
Israeli forces pounded parts of Beirut in a large aerial barrage that killed dozens, and the government’s stance that Lebanon is not covered by broader truce terms aligns with the prime minister’s order to "hit the gas." The escalation, including strikes on Beirut suburbs, risks further civilian casualties and is likely to erode any remaining support for a ceasefire. Continued heavy strikes raise the prospect of intensified retaliation and a wider conflict.
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