Diminished but not deterred, Hamas is still putting up a fight after seven brutal months of war with Israel, regrouping in some of the hardest-hit areas in northern Gaza and resuming rocket attacks into nearby Israeli communities. Israel initially made tactical advances against Hamas after a devastating aerial bombardment paved the way for its ground troops. This was the subtext of a rebellion in recent days by two members of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's three-man War Cabinet — Defense Minister Yoav Gallant and Benny Gantz, Netanyahu's main political rival — who demanded that he come up with detailed postwar plans.
Activities include the Queens United hip hop concert, Family Fun Day, Athens Honey Bee Festival, Athens Showgirl Cabaret, and a pet adoption event.
The 2024 State of the County event was held on Wednesday, May 22, were local leaders discussed what's in store for Lebanon County.