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Lebanese civilians flee bombs as Israel intensifies attacks

Israel carried out its heaviest bombardment of Beirut in its campaign against Hezbollah overnight. Civilians who had evacuated their homes returned to ash and rubble. Nearly one quarter of the Lebanese population has been displaced, with some living out of their cars or tents. Special correspondent Leila Molana-Allen reports from Beirut.

Lebanese civilians flee bombs as Israel intensifies attacks

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