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Lebanon Seeks to Distance State from Hezbollah After Cyprus Drone Incident

                                                         File photo: Youssef Ragg Lebanon has urged Cypriot authorities and the public not to conflate the Lebanese state with Hezbollah following a drone strike that originated from Lebanese territory and hit Cyprus six days earlier. Lebanese Foreign Minister Youssef Raggi emphasized that the attack was carried out independently by Hezbollah and does not reflect the policies, values, or intentions of the Lebanese government.  Raggi stressed that Lebanon rejects any attempt to use its territory for external agendas and reiterated that Hezbollah’s actions fall outside the state’s legal authority. He called on Cyprus to distinguish between the official Lebanese government and groups operating autonomously, noting that Lebanon has consistently affirmed its sovereignty ...

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Chaos and Tragedy in California: Immigration Raid Leaves One Dead, Hundreds Detained

A massive immigration raid on two cannabis farms in Southern California has left one farmworker dead and hundreds of others arrested, sparking outrage and legal action. The operation, carried out by U.S. federal agents on July 10, targeted Glass House Farms in Camarillo and Carpinteria, where authorities detained approximately 200 undocumented workers and discovered 10 migrant minors.

The deceased worker, identified as Jaime Alanis, reportedly fell 30 feet from a greenhouse roof while attempting to evade the raid. He succumbed to his injuries the following day. Advocacy groups claim the scene was chaotic, with agents deploying tear gas and smoke canisters against protesters and workers.

The Department of Homeland Security stated the raid was part of an investigation into child labor violations and potential human trafficking. However, critics argue the tactics used were excessive and traumatizing. U.S. citizens were also detained, with some alleging they were forced to delete footage of the raid from their phones before being released.

In response, a federal judge issued temporary restraining orders blocking the Trump administration from racially profiling immigrants and denying them access to legal counsel during detention. Farmworker unions and legal aid organizations continue to demand accountability and support for affected families.

This incident has reignited debate over immigration enforcement and labor rights, with farm groups warning that mass deportations could severely disrupt the U.S. food supply chain.

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