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EPISODE · May 28, 2026 · 7 MIN

Israel intensifies strikes in Lebanon as Hezbollah retaliates

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Israeli forces have launched an intense wave of over 120 air strikes across Lebanon following a direct order from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to "step on the gas" and crush Hezbollah. The sudden escalation has effectively fractured the fragile, U.S.-brokered April 16 ceasefire. It has triggered widespread civilian displacement and heavy retaliatory drone and rocket barrages from Hezbollah.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support.Don’t miss our latest episodes! follow us to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the support our podcast to serve update news entire the world!

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