Israel is preparing for a potential ground invasion of Lebanon as tensions with Hezbollah escalate.
The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) have intercepted missiles aimed at Tel Aviv, marking the first Hezbollah attack on the city’s economic hub. In response, Israel has launched a series of airstrikes on southern Lebanon and the Bekaa Valley. The situation follows a deadly explosion in Lebanon, which Hezbollah claims to be retaliating for.
The Pentagon is closely monitoring the situation as the conflict intensifies.
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Live updates: IDF preparing for possible ground invasion in Lebanon as hundreds of thousands displaced by Israeli strikes
Warning sirens sounded in Tel Aviv this morning as a single surface-to-surface missile was intercepted by air defense systems after it was detected crossing from Lebanon, the Israeli military said. It was the first Hezbollah attack on the country's economic hub.
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WATCH LIVE: Pentagon holds news briefing as Israel prepares possible invasion of Lebanon
Pentagon deputy press secretary Sabrina Singh will hold a news briefing on Wednesday as Israel's army chief says that the military is preparing for a possible ground operation in Lebanon as Hezbollah hurled dozens of projectiles into Israel,
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