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'Follow the smoke': BBC spends day with emergency teams as Israel strikes south Lebanon

'Follow the smoke': BBC spends day with emergency teams as Israel strikes south Lebanon

Summary

The conflict between Israel and Hezbollah is growing, with Israel conducting air and ground operations in southern Lebanon. The BBC spent a day with emergency teams in the city of Nabatieh, observing the aftermath of Israeli strikes. Many people in the area have been killed or forced to leave their homes due to the ongoing violence.

Key Facts

  • The war involves Israel and Hezbollah, which is supported by Iran and labeled a terrorist group by several countries.
  • Israeli operations in southern Lebanon have caused deaths and large-scale evacuations.
  • The BBC joined rescue workers in Nabatieh, witnessing several bombings and their impact on the city.
  • Hezbollah's attacks on Israel followed the assassination of Iran's supreme leader, bringing Lebanon into the conflict.
  • Israel claims Hezbollah uses civilian areas for military activities, which Hezbollah denies.
  • Strikes have targeted civilian areas not under evacuation orders, without warnings given.
  • Many residents in Nabatieh have fled north to escape the fighting.
  • The city is near Israel, around 16 kilometers (10 miles) away, making it a significant location in the conflict.

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