Israeli ground forces crossed into southern Lebanon, marking a significant escalation of an offensive against Hezbollah militants and opening a new front in the war.
Israeli ministers agree to operational strategy for ground invasion hours after officials in the US confirmed a 'limited' invasion of Lebanon was coming, drawing frustration from Jerusalem.
A Lebanese security official said Israel had conducted at least six strikes on south Beirut in the night from Monday to Tuesday, after Israel's army called on residents in the Hezbollah stronghold to ...