Fri Sep 20 12:06:09 UTC 2024: ## Hezbollah Defies Israel’s Call for Regional War, Prioritizing Hamas Support
**Beirut, Lebanon** – Hezbollah, the Lebanese Shi’ite group, has firmly declared its commitment to supporting Hamas in the Gaza conflict while avoiding a broader regional war that could implicate Iran. The group has rejected Israel’s attempts to draw it into direct conflict, signaling it will remain steadfast in its current strategy.
Meanwhile, hospitals in Lebanon are overwhelmed with casualties from the ongoing conflict. A doctor at a Beirut hospital, speaking anonymously to AFP, described horrific scenes of “amputated limbs, 75% of the wounded with eye injuries, 15% of them blind in both eyes, fingers chopped off, and internal organs ripped out.” He expressed concern over the limited medical resources available to treat the influx of injured patients.
The situation in Lebanon, already grappling with a severe economic crisis, is further strained by the spillover effects of the Gaza conflict. The unwavering support of Hezbollah for Hamas has heightened tensions with Israel, while the humanitarian crisis unfolding in Lebanon underscores the human cost of the ongoing conflict.
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