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Lebanese Environmental Defenders Say Israel Is Targeting Them
Original: Lebanon’s Environmental Defenders Say Israel Is Deliberately Targeting Them
Environmental defenders in Lebanon say they are being deliberately targeted by Israel, according to a report by Truthout. The activists, who work to protect Lebanon's environment amid ongoing conflict, allege they have become targets because of their work. The claims come amid heightened attention to the environmental and human toll of hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah in southern Lebanon.
Why now: Ongoing conflict between Israel and Hezbollah has drawn scrutiny to its impact on civilians, including environmental activists.
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