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Foreigners told to leave Lebanon, flights cancelled as fears of wider regional war rise

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G7 nations are appealing for a de-escalation of tensions in the Middle East. This is after Iran vowed "severe" retaliation against Israel, which it blames for the death of Hamas political chief Ismail Haniyeh and the killing of Hezbollah's military chief last week. Countries are also asking their nationals to flee for their safety, as fears of a full-scale war heighten. Trent Murray reports from Lebanon.

G7 nations are appealing for a de-escalation of tensions in the Middle East. This is after Iran vowed "severe" retaliation against Israel, which it blames for the death of Hamas political chief Ismail Haniyeh and the killing of Hezbollah's military chief last week. Countries are also asking their nationals to flee for their safety, as fears of a full-scale war heighten. Trent Murray reports from Lebanon.

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