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centerBREAKINGTrump backs Israel, says Lebanon a ‘separate skirmish’ after ceasefire
NEWS SUMMARY
Former President Donald Trump stated that Lebanon is not part of the Iran ceasefire, referring to recent Israeli strikes on Beirut as a "separate skirmish." This declaration, made on April 8, 2026, potentially jeopardizes the existing fragile truce.
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CONFLICT OVERVIEW
Israel–Palestine
The Israeli-Palestinian conflict is an ongoing military and political conflict in the Levant, with recent major escalations beginning in October 2023.
Active since May 1948
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