Friday briefing: How Gaza, Lebanon and Iran have found themselves caught in an escalation without end
Summary
The conflict in the Middle East is worsening, with Israeli strikes in Lebanon killing people and forcing many to leave their homes. President Donald Trump says a peace deal with Iran is close, but fighting continues and ceasefires are not holding.Key Facts
- President Trump said a peace agreement with Iran might happen soon.
- Israel conducted its deepest attacks in Lebanon in over 26 years, killing at least nine people.
- Hundreds of thousands of people fled their homes in southern Lebanon.
- Israel and Lebanon agreed to a US-backed ceasefire, but it was rejected by Hezbollah.
- Israeli defence minister said ground operations in Lebanon will continue.
- Some Israeli political groups want to annex parts of Lebanon, Gaza, and the West Bank.
- The conflict’s escalation affects global oil routes through the Strait of Hormuz.
- Rising inflation and oil prices influence US and Israeli actions and public opinion.
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