Israel army says ground assault against Hezbollah underway in LebanonIsrael has undertaken ground operations inside LebanonJERUSALEM - Israel's military said Monday it was carrying out what it described as "limited" ground operations against Hezbollah in southern Lebanon, as Beirut said more than one million people had displaced in two weeks of fighting. An Israeli military statement said that in recent days its troops "have begun limited and targeted ground operations against key Hezbollah strongholds in southern Lebanon". Shoshani said the ground operations where targeting areas where "we understand Hezbollah is posing a threat towards our civilians." - No north Israel evacuations -In recent days, Hezbollah and Iran have launched coordinated rocket and missile attacks against Israel. Israel preceded its ground operations with strikes on some bridges and roads connecting south Lebanon to the rest of the country.

Source: Bangkok Post March 16, 2026 21:36 UTC