The Israeli military and Hezbollah have reported ground fighting inside southern Lebanon, a day after Israel announced it was invading.The IDF said it’s using “precision-guided munitions and close-range engagements” inside Lebanon.Earlier, Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Iran would “pay”, after Iran fired around 180 missiles at Israel on Tuesday.Lebanese officials said more than 1,000 people have been killed in the past two weeks, while around a million may now be displaced.
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Ground fighting has erupted in southern Lebanon following Israel's announcement of an invasion. The Israeli military states it is employing precision-guided munitions and close-range engagements within the region. Hezbollah has also confirmed that clashes are occurring on the ground. This escalation comes shortly after Iran launched approximately 180 missiles at Israel, prompting Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to declare that Iran would face consequences for its actions. The conflict follows a period of intense violence where Lebanese officials report over 1,000 deaths in the past two weeks and an estimated one million people displaced. Reports indicate that the situation remains fluid as both sides engage in direct combat operations inside Lebanon. The BBC News coverage highlights these developments without speculating on future outcomes beyond the stated facts provided by military sources and government officials involved in the crisis.
