Israel launches ground raids into southern Lebanon, targeting Hezbollah strongholds after days of heavy bombardment across the country.

BEIRUT: Israel's military said Thursday (Oct 3) it had hit Hezbollah's intelligence headquarters in the Lebanese capital, as troops

Israel's military said Thursday it had hit Hezbollah's intelligence headquarters in the Lebanese capital, as troops battled militants near the border and warplanes bombarded their strongholds around the country.

The strike comes after Israeli and Lebanese troops reportedly exchanged fire for the first time since Israel crossed the border and brought the fight to Hezbollah

Israel has today struck Hezbollah's intelligence headquarters in the heart of Beirut, as it ordered civilians in Lebanese villages north of the UN's buffer zone to evacuate 'immediately.'

Nine people were killed in overnight by Israeli airstrikes in central Beirut.

Israel's military told residents of more than 20 towns in south Lebanon to evacuate their homes immediately.