Biden Worried About Leak of Israel's Plans to Strike Iran as Israel Targets Hezbollah's Finances in Lebanon

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President Biden is deeply concerned about the possible leak of US intelligence regarding Israel's plans for an attack on Iran. Meanwhile, Israel is intensifying its pressure on Hezbollah in Lebanon, targeting the group's financial network. US officials are investigating the leak of classified documents detailing Israel's plans, and the Pentagon has urged Israel to press for a cease-fire in Gaza and avoid expanding military operations in Lebanon.

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