Amidst raging fires across Lebanon, opposition lawmakers are criticizing the government for its perceived weakness in handling the crisis. Far-right ministers have gone as far as to say that Lebanon should ‘burn’ and be sent back to the ‘Stone Age.’
With fires burning for over a day and wreaking havoc on vast areas of the country, the situation has been described as a ‘nightmare’ by residents in the North. The fires, believed to have been sparked by Hezbollah, have caused widespread destruction and prompted urgent calls for action.
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The Times of Israel reports on the ongoing crisis and the desperate plea for assistance from those affected by the devastating fires. Stay tuned for updates on this developing story.