Lebanon assesses damage after wave of Israeli strikes on Hezbollah-run financial institution
Associated PressNOV 3 2024
Israel's military issued evacuation orders on Wednesday for the eastern Lebanese town of Baalbek, leading to a wave of displacement. Baalbek, home to some of the best preserved Roman ruins, had been largely spared Israeli bombing for most of the war.
Shortly after issuing the orders, Israeli strikes hit Baalbek. The Israeli military also issued evacuation orders for Nabatieh and several other villages in southern Lebanon.Hezbollah has said in the past that it will only agree to a cease-fire if there is also a lasting truce in Gaza, though its position is currently unclear. Talks for a Gaza cease-fire continued this week, but mediators were reportedly not optimistic that progress will be made.
Hezbollah's newly appointed leader, Naim Qassem, said in a speech on Wednesday that he will continue the strategy of deceased leader Hassan Nasrallah. He said Hezbollah would agree to a cease-fire under acceptable terms but added that a viable deal has yet to be presented.Shortly after issuing the orders, Israeli strikes hit Baalbek. The Israeli military also issued evacuation orders for Nabatieh and several other villages in southern Lebanon.
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