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More than 250 people have been killed in a barrage of air strikes on Lebanon since the ceasefire was declared.
Lebanon has declared a national day of mourning after Israeli attacks killed at least 254 people in a single day.
Al-Aqsa Mosque has been closed to Muslim worshippers for more than a month.
Israel’s confrontation with its regional nemesis leaves Iran both standing and strategically stronger, analysts say.
Israel has backed a ceasefire between the US and Iran but made clear it does not extend to Lebanon.
Trump cites Iran’s 10-point plan as a basis for negotiation, signalling potential progress towards long-term peace.
‘We’re now seeing very concerning strikes on nuclear facilities in Iran that risk further radioactive contamination.’
US political scientist John Mearsheimer argues Israel, not Iran, is the Middle East country that is ‘highly aggressive’.
Israeli police clashed with protesters and made arrests in Tel Aviv as demonstrators rallied against the war on Iran.
