Israel conducts raids in Lebanon ahead of potential invasion
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Israel’s assassination of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah has intensified the war at its border with Lebanon and put the Middle East on edge. Follow for live updates.
• Israeli special forces have carried out raids into Lebanese territory in preparation for a possible ground offensive. The US believes Israel could imminently launch a more limited ground incursion into southern Lebanon than originally planned, an official says. • Airstrikes hit inside Beirut’s city limits early Monday, for the first time since October 7. The attack comes days after Israel assassinated Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah. The escalation in the war has killed civilians, destroyed homes and displaced 1 million people in Lebanon. • Hezbollah said it would choose a leader to succeed Nasrallah as soon as possible. The group also vowed to continue fighting Israel in support of Palestinians, even after a growing number of senior figures were killed. • Ramping up its attacks on multiple fronts against Iran-backed militants, Israel has launched strikes targeting the Houthis in Yemen. An Israeli strike has also killed Hamas’ leader in Lebanon. Israel has been carrying out strikes across Lebanon for days, killing, wounding and displacing many, as it said it was targeting Hezbollah leader, commanders and other sites storing weapons. Here’s a look at the areas it targeted between September 26 and 30.
