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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Israel threatens to go deeper into Lebanon if Hezbollah ceasefire fails – as Syria conflict intensifies

Destroyed buildings in the village of Kfar Kila, southern Lebanon - (AP)

Israel has threatened a harsher war in Lebanon if a ceasefire with Hezbollah fails, warning it will directly target the Lebanese state and advance deeper into the country – after the deadliest day since a fragile truce was agreed last week.

Israeli strikes have killed at least 13 people since Monday alone, according to Lebanese authorities, while Hezbollah has shelled an Israeli military post, piling pressure on the deal.

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