Trump wants to ‘clean out’ Gaza. Here’s what this could mean for the Middle East
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Israeli Strike on Beirut Kills 4, Including Hezbollah Official
Above: A view of the damaged area after Israeli aircraft targeted a building in the Dahieh district of southern Beirut, Lebanon on April 1, 2025. Image copyright: Houssam Shbaro/Contributor/Anadolu via Getty Images
The Spin
Pro-Israel narrative
Israel will not allow Hezbollah to threaten its communities in the north. Terrorist groups like Hezbollah must understand that there is a new status quo in the region, and Israel will respond preemptively and forcefully to any aggressive moves.
Anti-Israel narrative
Israel is doing everything it can to destroy the cease-fire and destabilize Lebanon. The Lebanese government must present a unified front in responding to Israel's aggression, and mediators must intervene to prevent further Israeli violations of the cease-fire.