""What has happened in Lebanon, breaks our hearts," said Chow, adding millions of people have been displaced and thousands wounded in the conflict in Lebanon."
""When something this devastating happens to people you love, people back home, you face a choice. You can feel the weight of it and give up, or you can do what this community has done. You can come together.""
"Since March 2, renewed fighting between Israel and the Iranian-backed Hezbollah militant group inside Lebanon has killed more than 2,100 people, according to Lebanon's health ministry."
"Hezbollah's media office issued a statement saying any ceasefire must not allow Israel freedom of movement within Lebanon and that the presence of Israeli troops on Lebanese territory granted the 'right to resist.'"
Toronto is supporting fundraising efforts for those affected by the conflict in Lebanon, as announced by Mayor Olivia Chow. The city's DonateTO webpage features links to Doctors Without Borders and the Canadian Red Cross for donations. The ongoing conflict has resulted in over 2,100 deaths and displaced more than 1.2 million people. Chow emphasized the resilience of Toronto's Lebanese community and the importance of coming together in times of crisis. A 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon was announced by U.S. President Donald Trump, although Hezbollah rejected talks.
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