Hezbollah Signals Ceasefire Talks as Israel Strikes Beirut

Newsweak ^ | November 7, 2024 | Amir Daftari "News Reporter"

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Hezbollah's leader, Naim Qassem, has said in a televised address that the militant group would consider ceasefire negotiations if Israel halts its "aggression."

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...the strikes were aimed at Hezbollah facilities. Despite the airstrikes, Beirut's airport continues to operate, and national carrier Middle East Airlines has maintained its commercial flights. [because Israel didn't hit civilian facilities]

The strikes come after Hezbollah has already reported significant casualties from ongoing confrontations with Israel, with the Lebanese Health Ministry stating that over 3,000 people have been killed and approximately 13,600 wounded in Lebanon alone since the outbreak of hostilities.

Alongside the airstrikes in Lebanon, the Israeli military announced an expansion of its ground offensive in northern Gaza. The operation now includes areas within Beit Lahiya... where... Hamas militants have regrouped...

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Meanwhile, Israel's Parliament passed legislation early Thursday allowing the deportation of Palestinian family members accused of supporting or knowing about terrorist activities, including Israeli citizens.

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The legislation enables the Israeli government to deport families of Palestinian attackers to Gaza or other territories, applying even to residents of [Terrorist agitprop redacted] Jerusalem.

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It's been a little over a year since Hamas led the deadliest Palestinian militant attack in Israel's history on Oct. 7, killing some 1,200 people and taking roughly 250 hostages. Nearly 100 people remain in captivity, less than 70 of whom are believed to be alive.

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Local health officials don't differentiate between civilians and fighters.

This article includes reporting from The Associated Press.

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Right you are.