Israel Steps Up Strikes in Lebanon as U.S. Pushes for Iran Peace Deal

The New York Times | May 26, 2026, 9:29 a.m. | Original
Hezbollah, the Iran-backed militant group, has also kept up rocket and drone attacks on Israeli troops, as the escalations threaten to complicate diplomatic efforts.
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