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🌍 Wagner's African woes

and Russia advances in Ukraine

Ross Crabtree
July 30, 2024

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Russia has made advances in Ukraine, though its Wagner forces in Mali have taken losses.

Meanwhile, Western nations have begun issuing travel advisories for Lebanon, urging their citizens to leave the country amid escalating tensions.

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Western nations, including the UK, Germany, France, and the US, have issued urgent travel advisories for Lebanon, urging their citizens to leave the country amid escalating tensions. The advisories come in response to a deadly rocket attack on the Golan Heights, which has been attributed to Hezbollah by Israel and the US, despite the group’s denial of responsibility. The situation remains fluid, with British Foreign Secretary David Lammy emphasizing the rapidly changing dynamics and the potential for severe disruptions to commercial travel.

In an effort to prevent a full-scale conflict, Washington is reportedly pressuring Israel to avoid targeting densely populated areas in Beirut, Hezbollah’s stronghold, or critical infrastructure such as airports and bridges. The US has been in continuous dialogue with both Lebanese and Israeli officials to contain the situation. Meanwhile, Lebanon’s Deputy Parliament Speaker Elias Bou Saab has indicated that a restrained Israeli response could avert a significant escalation, provided civilian areas are spared.

Despite these diplomatic efforts, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed a stern response, describing the rocket attack as intolerable. The White House has downplayed the likelihood of a broader conflict, with National Security Council Communications Advisor John Kirby expressing confidence in avoiding an all-out war. However, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has warned Israel against attacking Lebanon, underscoring the high stakes and potential for severe regional repercussions.

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