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Dec 2024
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Israel strikes Lebanon as Hezbollah targ...

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Israel said it struck targets in Lebanon after vowing to retaliate for an attack by Hezbollah, with both sides accusing each other of violating last week's ceasefire. Also: protecting the price of pasta dishes in Rome.

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