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Israeli travel agent Benny Wexler visits Beirut and Jewish sites

"Israeli travel agent Benny Wexler's groundbreaking visit to Beirut reveals Jewish sites and unexpected interactions in Hezbollah's Dahiyeh stronghold. Discover the implications today."

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Israeli travel agent Benny Wexler visits Beirut and Jewish sites
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Israeli travel agent Benny Wexler visited Beirut, Lebanon, where he explored Jewish sites that remain in the city. During his trip, Wexler also traveled to the Dahiyeh suburb, known as a stronghold of Hezbollah, and took photographs with soldiers from the Lebanese Army.

This visit marks a significant moment, as it highlights interactions between Israeli citizens and areas typically associated with Hezbollah. Wexler"s presence in Dahiyeh has drawn attention, with Hezbollah reportedly expressing surprise at the visit, labeling it a security failure.

For more on this topic, see our previous reports regarding Hezbollah"s reaction to the visit.

Wexler"s trip adds to the ongoing discussions about Israeli visits to Lebanon, including a recent development where an Israeli was able to visit Beirut undetected using a foreign passport.