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This Young Lawmaker in Lebanon Confronts Fears of a Spreading War

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By Matthew Cassel and Meg FellingOctober 19, 2024

Amid the growing Israel-Hezbollah conflict, Firas Hamdan regularly visits his hometown, Hasbaya, near the border with Israel. As part of a new generation of Lebanese politicians, he is addressing rising fears as Israeli strikes hit the surrounding area.

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