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Middle East: Tensions intensify between Israel and Lebanon
Middle East: Tensions intensify between Israel and Lebanon
(Franceinfo)
In the Middle East, diplomatic efforts are increasing to try to avoid military escalation, but exchanges of fire are intensifying. Several countries, including France, are asking their nationals to leave Lebanon.
On Monday, August 5, in Beirut airport, passengers are sleeping on the floor. Some have been there for more than 24 hours. Many countries have called on their nationals to leave Lebanon, but several companies have suspended their flights. Faced with the cascade of cancellations, passengers are in total uncertainty. In the heart of the city, the tension is palpable. Some Lebanese are trying to leave their country.
In the city of Haifa (Israel), the population says it is used to this situation and seems convinced of their country’s ability to cope with a possible response.We can’t have what will happen in twenty minutes. It’s difficult but we believe that we are a strong country, that we will win this war.“, explains a passerby. Lebanese and Israelis alike are trying to continue living normally, despite the risk of a regional conflagration.
