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strikeAug 17, 2026

Lebanon Flare-Up and Gaza Strikes Dent Mideast Peace Prospects

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Lebanon Flare-Up and Gaza Strikes Dent Mideast Peace Prospects Fighting between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah flared in Lebanon over the weekend, the latest setback in efforts to end parallel wars in the Middle East that have dragged on for almost six months and disrupted global markets.

Source: Arsalan Shahla; Dan Williams — Read the full report

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  • Arsalan Shahla; Dan WilliamsBy Arsalan Shahla; Dan Williams

    Lebanon Flare-Up and Gaza Strikes Dent Mideast Peace Prospects Fighting between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah flared in Lebanon over the weekend, the latest setback in efforts to end parallel wars in the Middle East that have dragged on for almost six months and disrupted glob…

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