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Netanyahu Admits to Hezbollah Attack Amidst Escalating Conflict

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu admits to authorizing a deadly attack on Hezbollah. Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon and Gaza cause significant casualties, amid escalating conflict.

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Describe the September attacks on Hezbollah.: The September attacks involved exploding communication devices used by Hezbollah members in southern Beirut and other parts of Lebanon. These attacks caused significant casualties, with Lebanese authorities reporting 39 deaths and nearly 3,000 injuries.
What did Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu admit to?: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu admitted to authorizing an attack on Hezbollah using booby-trapped communication devices in September 2024. The operation resulted in numerous casualties, and Israel had previously not publicly claimed responsibility.
What were the results of the Israeli airstrike in Jabaliya, Gaza?: A separate Israeli airstrike in Jabaliya, Gaza, resulted in at least 25 deaths, including 13 children. Israel claims they targeted a site where terrorists operated, but Palestinian sources state the targeted building housed civilians.
What was the death toll from Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon on November 10th?: On the same day Netanyahu admitted authorizing the September attack, Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon killed at least 41 people, impacting various regions including Aalmat, Baalbek, and Al-Qasr. The strikes targeted Hezbollah members and supporters, causing widespread devastation.
What is the overall context of the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hezbollah?: The ongoing conflict between Israel and Hezbollah, escalating since October 8, 2023, has caused widespread death and displacement in Lebanon and Gaza. The conflict is characterized by intense aerial and ground attacks targeting civilian populations.

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