Israel says it has begun a ground offensive into southern Lebanon and that heavy fighting is taking place between its forces and Iran-backed Hezbollah.

Israel announced the invasion of southern Lebanon, launching what it calls a "limited, localized and targeted" ground operation aimed at pushing Hezbollah forces farther away from the border.

Israel has begun ground operations in Lebanon it says targets Hezbollah, with flares and shelling, and strikes on the capitals of Lebanon and Syria, while Lebanon's military has withdrawn.

As a prelude to the ground offensive, the IDF declared closed military zones at the northern border communities of Metula, Misgav Am and Kfar Giladi.

Israel's widely expected ground invasion of Lebanon appeared to be getting underway early on Tuesday as its military said troops had begun "limited" raids against Hezbollah targets in the border area. The military said in a statement that it had begun "limited, localized, and targeted ground raids based on precise…

The Israeli military on Tuesday said it had begun a “limited, localized” operation against Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon, opening a new front in its war against the Lebanese militant group.

JERUSALEM: Israel said commando and paratroop units launched raids into Lebanon on Tuesday (Oct 1) as part of a "limited" ground incursion, while Iran-backed Hezbollah said it had fired a barrage of missiles into Israel, including at its spy agency near Tel Aviv. The raids by Israeli troops in southern Leb

The Third Lebanon War has officially begun, according to Israel's Army Radio, as the IDF crossed into Lebanon early Tuesday.

Israel said commando and paratroop units launched raids into Lebanon on Tuesday as part of a

The Israeli military said it has launched ground raids against Hezbollah in southern Lebanon. Meanwhile, loud explosions were heard over the Lebanese capital, Beirut. DW has the latest.

JERUSALEM—Israeli ground forces crossed into southern Lebanon early Tuesday, marking a significant escalation of an offensive against Hezbollah militants and opening a new front in a yearlong war against its Iranian-backed adversaries. The incursion follows weeks of heavy blows by Israel against Hezbollah—including an airstrike that killed its longtime leader,…

Oct. 1 (UPI) -- Israel launched a limited ground incursion into Lebanon early Tuesday to drive Hezbollah forces away from the Israeli border. The ground operation follows hours of artillery fire across the border and airstrikes in southern Beirut.

Military says operation targeting Hezbollah militants is ‘limited, localized’

The IDF will begin a "limited" ground war in southern Lebanon to remove Hezbollah bases near the border with Israel, according to reports.

Israel launched small ground raids Monday against Hezbollah, officials said, and it declared three of its northern communities as a "closed military zone,” which seemed to signal that more forces may soon be sent into Lebanon to fight the Iran-backed militants. U.S. State Department...

This follows a series of attacks by Israel that killed over 1,000 people in less than two weeks, including Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah and other commanders. Despite its biggest successes against Hezbollah in decades, Israel seems determined to launch a full-fledged invasion of Lebanon.

Israel said it had launched a “limited” ground incursion into Lebanon on Tuesday. In response, Hezbollah said that it had used new Fadi 4 missiles to attack the Tel Aviv headquarters of Israel's Mossad intelligence agency.

Japan's government expressed "serious concern" Tuesday over Israel's ground incursion against the Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah in southern Lebanon, urging maximum restraint to prevent a further escalation of the conflict. Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi called for an immediate cease-fire, stressing all possible measures must be taken to prevent civilian…

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A detailed look into the history of Israel's invasions into southern Lebanon. The first invasion occurred in 1978, triggered by a PLO attack. The second invasion happened in 1982, following PLO attacks from southern Lebanon. The third invasion took place in 2006, triggered by a Hezbollah cross-border raid into northern Israel. In 2024, what could be the precursor to a full-fledged invasion is taking place, with Israeli troops targeting Hezbollah locations in southern Lebanon.  

The IDF elaborated that the operations focused on targets located in villages near the border, which pose an "immediate threat" to northern Israeli communities.

GENEVA: The United Nations warned Israel on Tuesday (Oct 1) against a "large-scale ground invasion" of Lebanon, after the Israeli military began a ground assault. "With armed violence between Isra

Comments come as Israeli troops locked in fierce clashes inside Lebanon

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel warned Lebanese people to evacuate border communities Tuesday to avoid harm from limited ground operations it said were launched against Hezbollah, and said it would retaliate if Hezbollah ally Iran launched a missile attack on Israel that a senior U.S. official said could come “imminently.” Israeli airstrikes and artillery fire pounded […]

Israel’s war goals include securely returning northern residents to their homes.

Israeli military spokesperson said the details were being declassified, hours after Israel announced a ground operation against the Hezbollah movement in southern Lebanon.

Indian UNIFIL contingent remains in position amid Israel's limited incursion into south Lebanon, ensuring safety and peacekeeping duties.

Israel has launched a ground incursion into Lebanese territory, with markets on edge over the escalation in the conflict.

Ireland’s Tánaiste has said he is “very concerned” by Israeli troops starting “ground raids” in villages in south Lebanon, saying international humanitarian law is...

Iran is reportedly preparing for an imminent ballistic missile attack against Israel, according to a warning issued by the United States

"We will use all the means that may be required – your forces, other forces, from the air, from the sea, and on land. Good luck.”

He also announced that the new Secretary General of Lebanon's Hezbollah will be elected soon, along with new Commanders

There was no word on how long the operation would last, but the army said soldiers had been training and preparing for the mission in recent months. Israel has said it will continue to strike the group until it is safe for displaced Israelis from border communities to return to their homes.

Israeli forces uncover Hezbollah tunnels and invasion plans in southern Lebanon, presenting evidence to international community.

Lebanon’s Prime Minister has warned that the latest escalation of Israel's ground invasion means the country is into “one of the most dangerous phases in its history”.

The Israel Defence Forces warned residents of Southern Lebanon on Tuesday not to venture south of the Litani River, hours after IDF tanks rolled across the border to begin a limited ground operation against Hezbollah.

The targeted raids have been going on for months and have included Hezbollah's vast tunnel network, according to The Wall Street Journal.

Crude Oil is not digesting well the news that Israel began its ground incursion into Lebanon, while questions and uncertainties arise on whether this is just the beginning of a larger, more broad-scaled invasion.  Traders seemed to be expecting a much bigger

Irish troops based in Lebanon are currently safe, the Tánaiste has said, but he added that he is "very concerned" by Israeli troops starting "ground raids" in villages in south Lebanon, saying international humanitarian law is not being respected.

The two men discussed the "serious consequences for Iran" in the event Iran chooses to launch a direct military attack against Israel.

Overall, 62% said they viewed US-Israel relations as important, 9% said they were not important.