On November 26, 2024, Israeli airstrikes struck multiple Hezbollah strongholds across Lebanon, including Tyre, Beirut, and the Baalbek-Hermel countryside. The attacks, which occurred as ceasefire talks appeared to be gaining momentum, resulted in at least 12 fatalities, with many of the victims in Tyre suffering injuries so severe that they had to be identified via DNA testing. These strikes also inflicted severe damage to residential and commercial buildings, as well as critical infrastructure, exacerbating the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Lebanon.

Despite previous evacuation warnings by Israeli forces, the attacks also affected Christian neighborhoods near central Beirut, stirring fears that the conflict could spread further. The Israeli military maintained that the strikes were aimed at Hezbollah's military infrastructure, while also emphasizing the need to strike swiftly in the face of growing tensions.

Humanitarian Impact and Casualties
The conflict, which escalated following Israel’s invasion of southern Lebanon in October 2024, has already claimed the lives of more than 3,700 people in Lebanon. Civilians continue to bear the brunt of the violence, with many injured or killed during bombardments. The Lebanese Health Ministry has reported significant losses, and humanitarian officials stress that a large portion of the casualties are civilians.

With 1.2 million people displaced across Lebanon, the humanitarian situation is dire, and officials are calling for urgent action. International efforts are being made to secure a ceasefire agreement that could help stabilize the region.

Ceasefire Talks Progress Amid Political Challenges
Israel and Hezbollah have made some headway in ceasefire negotiations, with a potential agreement for a two-month truce under discussion. The proposed deal would see Hezbollah forces withdraw from areas near the Israeli border, with Israeli forces leaving southern Lebanon. The Lebanese Army would assume control of these border regions, supported by an increased deployment of UN peacekeepers.

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However, political divisions within the Israeli government are complicating the path to a ceasefire. Hardline officials, including National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, have opposed the truce, fearing that it could give Hezbollah time to regroup. The U.S. and Western diplomats have expressed caution, with John Kirby, a White House national security spokesman, warning that "nothing is done until everything is done."

Regional Implications
The proposed ceasefire carries significant implications for the broader region, especially in the context of the Hamas-led attacks on Israel in October 2023. While Hezbollah initially framed its involvement in the conflict as a response to the events in Gaza, the group has since adjusted its position and dropped demands linking a truce to an end to the Gaza conflict.

Regional leaders, including Jordan’s Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi, have emphasized the need for a ceasefire, warning that failure to reach an agreement could lead to more instability and violence. Safadi stated at a G7 summit in Italy, "If a ceasefire is not achieved, the future of the region will be doomed to more conflict and more destruction."

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