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SBS speaks with WFP Director in Lebanon as deadly Israeli strikes threaten aid distribution

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Lebanon is tonight reeling from widespread devastating Israeli air strikes that put the US-Iran ceasefire under strain. The Lebanese civil defence service says at least 250 people were killed, and more than a thousand were injured. For more, SBS spoke with Allison Oman Lawi, who is the UN World Food Programme Country Director in Lebanon, about how this latest bombardment is affecting operations.
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