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Israel launches offensive against Iranian-backed Hezbollah in Lebanon, ceasefire fragile

Apr 8, 2026Center

Less than 24 hours after the ceasefire with Iran was announced, it's in danger of coming apart. Israel launched a huge offensive against its old enemy, the Iranian-backed militia Hezbollah, on Wednesday. Elizabeth Palmer reports.

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