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What was the apparent target of the Israeli air strikes in Beirut?
What was the apparent target of the Israeli air strikes in Beirut?
How many Lebanese army soldiers were killed during the recent incidents mentioned?
How many Lebanese army soldiers were killed during the recent incidents mentioned?
What action did the Israeli military take concerning residents in southern towns and villages?
What action did the Israeli military take concerning residents in southern towns and villages?
What did Hezbollah claim to have done in response to Israeli forces?
What did Hezbollah claim to have done in response to Israeli forces?
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What was the response of the Lebanese Red Cross during the Israeli attack?
What was the response of the Lebanese Red Cross during the Israeli attack?
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What did the World Food Programme's country director describe the situation in southern Beirut as?
What did the World Food Programme's country director describe the situation in southern Beirut as?
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What geographical feature is mentioned as a reference point for the evacuations ordered by Israel?
What geographical feature is mentioned as a reference point for the evacuations ordered by Israel?
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What was the cause of the fatalities among the Lebanese soldiers?
What was the cause of the fatalities among the Lebanese soldiers?
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What percentage of displaced people surveyed in government-run shelters were children under the age of 15?
What percentage of displaced people surveyed in government-run shelters were children under the age of 15?
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Which organization conducted the survey about displaced people in Lebanon?
Which organization conducted the survey about displaced people in Lebanon?
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How many people were reported killed by Israeli air strikes in Lebanon over two weeks?
How many people were reported killed by Israeli air strikes in Lebanon over two weeks?
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What was one of the targets of the Israeli Air Force's strikes against Hezbollah?
What was one of the targets of the Israeli Air Force's strikes against Hezbollah?
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What describes Hezbollah's designation in several countries, including Israel and the US?
What describes Hezbollah's designation in several countries, including Israel and the US?
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What did Hezbollah claim to have done during Israeli attempts to advance into border villages?
What did Hezbollah claim to have done during Israeli attempts to advance into border villages?
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What type of military action was Dean Sweetland referring to when he mentioned avoiding a similar attack to what occurred on October 7th?
What type of military action was Dean Sweetland referring to when he mentioned avoiding a similar attack to what occurred on October 7th?
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How many Hezbollah 'terrorist targets' did the IDF strike in a single night according to the report?
How many Hezbollah 'terrorist targets' did the IDF strike in a single night according to the report?
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What type of conflict initiated the cross-border hostilities referred to in the report?
What type of conflict initiated the cross-border hostilities referred to in the report?
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How many projectiles did the IDF report being launched into Israeli territory on one particular day?
How many projectiles did the IDF report being launched into Israeli territory on one particular day?
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Study Notes
Beirut Explosions and Israeli Strikes
- Massive explosions rocked Beirut near the international airport following renewed Israeli airstrikes targeting Hezbollah.
- The target of the explosions remains unclear, but the airport's proximity to Hezbollah's stronghold in Dahieh is significant.
- Two Lebanese soldiers were killed in separate incidents during Israeli operations in southern Lebanon.
- One soldier died during a Red Cross evacuation operation in Taybeh village, while another was killed at an army post in Bint Jbeil.
- The Lebanese army responded to the attacks, a rare engagement in the ongoing conflict.
Israeli Military Actions and Evacuations
- The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) ordered the evacuation of 20 more towns and villages in Southern Lebanon, including the regional capital of Nabatieh.
- These areas are north of the Litani River, unlike the communities evacuated earlier. Before the invasion, Israel demanded Hezbollah withdraw to the Litani river, as per a UN resolution from 2006.
- The IDF reported striking 200 Hezbollah targets overnight, including weapons storage facilities and observation posts.
- Approximately 15 Hezbollah fighters were killed when a municipality building was hit in Bint Jbeil. A structure housing three Hezbollah commanders was also destroyed.
- Hezbollah claimed to have repelled Israeli commando attempts to advance into border villages and targeted Israeli positions across the border. They also continued rocket fire into northern Israel.
- Over 230 projectiles were launched into Israeli territory, most intercepted or landing in open areas, with no reported casualties on the Israeli side.
Humanitarian Crisis and Casualties
- The World Food Programme (WFP) described the humanitarian situation in Beirut as "horrific," with widespread displacement and traffic congestion.
- The International Rescue Committee (IRC) reported that almost half of displaced people in government-run shelters are children under 15.
- An Israeli strike on a residential building in Beirut killed nine people, including seven civil defense first responders. The Lebanese health minister reported that over 40 paramedics and firefighters were killed in the past three days.
- More than 1,300 people have been killed and over one million displaced in Lebanon since the start of the conflict two weeks prior, according to local authorities.
Conflict Background and Perspectives
- The current conflict follows nearly a year of cross-border hostilities stemming from the Gaza war.
- Israel launched the offensive to secure the safe return of residents displaced by Hezbollah attacks.
- Hezbollah, a Shia Islamist organization, is designated a terrorist group by several countries including Israel, the US and the UK. They hold significant power in Lebanon.
- A resident of an Israeli kibbutz near the border described the constant threat of rocket and missile fire from Lebanon. He argued for a decisive response against Hezbollah despite the potential human cost.
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This quiz explores the recent explosions in Beirut and the context of Israeli airstrikes targeting Hezbollah. It covers the details of the casualties and military responses from both Lebanon and Israel. Test your knowledge on the events and implications surrounding these incidents.
