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Jul 2024
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Hezbollah rockets target Israeli militar...

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New efforts to end the fighting in Gaza and secure the release of remaining Israeli hostages are under way. Meanwhile the Lebanese armed group Hezbollah says it's launched more than 200 rockets and attack drones towards Israel, in response to the killing of one of its senior commanders. We hear from our correspondent in the region.

Also on the programme: The election in France and how the issue of immigration is driving a wedge between communities in the port of Marseille; and we hear all about how IVF could help save rhinos from extinction.

(Photo: Hezbollah hits Israel with over 200 rockets after commander's killing; Credit: Mostafa Alkhrouf/Anadolu via Getty Images)

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