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Thousands flee into Syria from Lebanon as conflict worsens between Hezbollah and Israel

By Abby Sewell, Albert Aji, Associated Press

Families fleeing the escalating conflict in Lebanon poured into Syria in growing numbers on Wednesday, waiting for hours in heavy traffic to reach the relative safety of another war-torn country.

WATCH: Iran wants to play 'constructive role' in world affairs, Pezeshkian says at UN

By Jennifer Peltz, Michael Weissenstein, Associated Press

In his first speech at the U.N. General Assembly’s annual gathering of world leaders, Masoud Pezeshkian on Tuesday struck a somewhat more measured tone than his predecessors often have in recent years.

UN chief criticizes Security Council for failure to end wars in Gaza, Ukraine, Sudan and beyond

By Edith Lederer, Michael Weissenstein and Andrea Rodriguez, Associated Press

Secretary-General Antonio Guterres pointed to violations of the U.N. Charter and international law, conflicts multiplying and becoming more deadly, and civilians paying the price.

Biden: 'All-out war' still possible as Israel and Hezbollah fighting escalates

By Aamer Madhani, Darlene Superville, Associated Press

President Joe Biden also said Wednesday ABC’s "The View" that he's hopeful an off-ramp can be found to prevent further bloodshed.

Israel activates reserve troops as Hezbollah missile fired at Tel Aviv is intercepted

By Melanie Lidman, Tia Goldenberg, Kareem Chehayeb, Associated Press

The surface-to-surface missile marked a further escalation after Israeli strikes on Lebanon killed hundreds of people.

At UN, Biden urges leaders to work for peace as Israeli, Hezbollah fighting intensifies

By Nick Schifrin, Solveig Rennan, Dan Sagalyn

The situation in Lebanon and northern Israel is tense after the second day in a row of major Israeli airstrikes. Israel said it killed a senior Hezbollah commander in Beirut, while Hezbollah launched missiles at Israeli military and civilian sites.

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Families flee southern Lebanon as Israel bombards Hezbollah

By Abby Sewell, Natalie Melzer, Associated Press

A two-day aerial barrage has left more than 560 people dead and prompted thousands in southern Lebanon to seek refuge from the widening conflict.

'It will only be civilians who pay the price' if Middle East war expands, USAID chief says

By Amna Nawaz, Zeba Warsi, Dan Sagalyn, Kayan Tara

The U.S. Agency for International Development is engaged in many of the conflict zones around the world, supplying vital humanitarian assistance to millions in need. Amna Nawaz sat down with Samantha Power, the administrator of USAID, to discuss those efforts.

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What is Hezbollah? What to know about the Lebanese militant group battling Israel

By Kareem Chehayeb, Associated Press

Many consider the Iran-backed group the strongest paramilitary force in the region — but the group also has political and social wings with considerable power in Lebanon.