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Journalist: It’s “Most Dangerous Moment” for Middle East I’ve Seen in 20 Years
Military actions by various actors compound fears that Israel’s assault on Gaza is escalating into a regional war.
![A Yemeni helicopter flies in the air while people protest in solidarity with Palestinians and against the Israeli war in Gaza and the recently-created U.S. maritime coalition in the Red Sea, on January 5, 2024, in Sana'a, Yemen.](https://truthout.org/app/uploads/2024/01/GettyImages-1910499606-400x300.jpg)
Despite Pledge to Avoid Broad Conflict, Biden Is Pushing War Across Middle East
The administration is reportedly drafting plans to bomb Yemen in retaliation for the Houthi blockade of the Red Sea.
![Smoke rises after Israeli drone struck a Hamas office in Dahieh region of Beirut, Lebanon, on January 2, 2024.](https://truthout.org/app/uploads/2024/01/2024_0102-beirut-400x300.jpg)
Analysts Warn of Escalation Risk Following Drone Strike Death of Hamas Leader
An Israeli drone strike reportedly killed Saleh Arouri in Beirut, an attack likely to further inflame the region.
![Hamas leader in Lebanon Osama Hamdan speaks during a rally at a stadium in Beirut, Lebanon, on February 1, 2009.](https://truthout.org/app/uploads/2023/12/GettyImages-84578328-400x300.jpg)
Hamas Leader in Lebanon Calls for Democratic Palestinian Elections When War Ends
In an interview with Mondoweiss, Hamas official Osama Hamdan outlined the group's vision for the future.
![A picture taken from the Israeli side of border with Lebanon shows shells exploding over hills around the southern Lebanese village of Aita al-Shaab on December 8, 2023.](https://truthout.org/app/uploads/2023/12/2023_12-11-lebanon-white-phosphorus-400x300.jpg)
Report: US Provided White Phosphorus Shells That Israel Used in Lebanon Attack
At least one shell was from the same batch of white phosphorus used by Israel in its 2009 assault on Gaza.
![A photo taken on Oct. 15, 2023 shows Israeli shells exploding over the Lebanese town of Marwahin.](https://truthout.org/app/uploads/2023/11/2023_11-01-lebanon-shelling-400x300.jpg)
“Beyond Horrific”: Report Says Israel Illegally Used White Phosphorus in Lebanon
White phosphorus burns at up to 1,500 degrees Fahrenheit and burns through skin and bone.
![This picture taken early on April 7, 2023, shows explosions in Khan Yunis in the southern Gaza Strip during Israeli air strikes on the Palestinian enclave.](https://truthout.org/app/uploads/2023/04/2023_0407-gaza-400x300.jpg)
Israel Bombs Lebanon and Gaza, Sparking Fears of Escalating Conflict
The assault followed two consecutive nights of Israeli forces’ violent raids on the Al-Aqsa mosque compound.
![A view of Zaatari refugee camp in Jordan, on November 22, 2018.](https://truthout.org/app/uploads/2021/05/GettyImages-1065036494-400x300.jpg)
Refugees Insist Humanitarian Organization UNHCR Disregards Their Humanity
With few or no media outlets available to them, refugees’ grievances are drowned out by the UNHCR-perpetuated narrative.
![Lebanon’s Gov’t Resigns Amid Public Rage over Beirut Blast, But Protesters Demand Structural Change](https://truthout.org/app/uploads/2020/08/SEG1-Lebanon-Gov-Protests-Split-1-400x300.jpg)
Lebanon’s Government Resigns Amid Public Rage Over Beirut Blast
Despite public outrage toppling the government, structural change may be harder to attain.
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Lebanese Government Faces Collapse Amid Protests Over Blast, Economic Crisis
The Beirut explosion has intensified public outrage over long-standing government dysfunction.