Israeli military reports ‘intense fighting’ as it begins ground operations in Lebanon | DW News
Israel said it has begun its widely expected ground offensive against Hezbollah in Lebanon, following a build-up of tanks along the border. “The IDF began limited, localized, and targeted ground raids based on precise intelligence against Hezbollah terrorist targets and infrastructure in southern Lebanon,” the Israeli military said. “These targets are located in villages close to the border and pose an immediate threat to Israeli communities in northern Israel.” Avichay Adraee, a spokesman for the Israeli military, said “intense fighting” was taking place in southern Lebanon after Israeli forces entered the country. The announcement comes after weeks of Israeli airstrikes across Lebanon that have killed hundreds of people, including several Hezbollah leaders. Hezbollah has been bombarding northern Israel with rocket fire since the outbreak of the war in Gaza, forcing tens of thousands of Israelis to flee from their homes. Credit to : DW News