**Title**: Israel Escalates Airstrikes on Lebanon, Issues Evacuation Warning
**Sapo**: The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) have intensified their airstrikes on Lebanon, targeting Hezbollah positions, and warning civilians to evacuate certain areas. This follows a series of long-range rocket attacks launched by Hezbollah towards Israeli settlements.
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Israel has stepped up its military operations in Lebanon in response to a barrage of rocket attacks launched by Hezbollah, the Iran-backed militant group. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) have carried out over 300 strikes on targets within Lebanon, some within Beirut, as of the reported time.
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The escalation of hostilities comes amid a heightened state of tension along the Israel-Lebanon border. Hezbollah had launched long-range rockets towards Israeli settlements in Judea and Samaria, prompting the IDF's retaliatory strikes.
The Pentagon has announced the early deployment of a second aircraft carrier, the Harry Truman, to the region. This carrier will join the existing American carrier task force led by the Abraham Lincoln, bolstering the US military presence in the volatile area.
The Biden/Harris administration's handling of the Middle East has come under fire as violence flares. Vice President Harris has urged a diplomatic solution, but critics argue that such an approach fails to address the underlying issues driving the conflict. They contend that Israel must be allowed to defend itself and prevail in the current confrontation.
A survey conducted by the Jewish People Policy Institute in July found that a majority of Israeli Jews (51%) prefer former President Donald Trump to President Biden (35%), with a significant portion (14%) undecided.
Iran has a vested interest in the outcome of the conflict, preferring a Harris-Waltz victory in the upcoming US presidential election. Under Trump, Iran was subjected to a "maximum pressure" campaign, which had a significant impact on the regime's economy. In contrast, the Biden administration has eased sanctions and unfrozen Iranian assets.
The Israeli government has expressed frustration with the Biden administration's attempts to restrain the IDF, especially in light of the ongoing arms shipments to Israel. Many Israelis favor a return of Trump to the White House, believing his policies would better support Israel's security.
For American voters concerned about national security and regional peace, the choice between Trump and Biden is clear. Trump's record of supporting American energy production and his focus on "peace through strength" resonate with those who prioritize these issues.
Hugh Hewitt, a conservative political commentator and host of "The Hugh Hewitt Show," argues that the current conflict should prompt American voters to re-evaluate their priorities and consider the candidates who best align with the values of national security and peace.
