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Event war Middle East

Second Lebanon War

2006 CE

A 34-day war between Israel and Hezbollah, triggered by Hezbollah's cross-border raid and kidnapping of Israeli soldiers.

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Armed conflict primarily between Israel and Hezbollah

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Conflict · Middle East

Second Lebanon War

2006 CE

A 34-day war between Israel and Hezbollah, triggered by Hezbollah's cross-border raid and kidnapping of Israeli soldiers. Despite massive Israeli bombardment, Hezbollah's resistance was seen as a strategic setback for Israel.

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