Israel launches ‘targeted ground operation’ in southern Lebanon [Video]

Israel has restricted movement along its border regulating entry and exit from the northern communities

• The Israeli military has entered southern Lebanon, launching a “targeted ground operation” against Hezbollah
• The US said Israel’s attacks were “limited operations focused on Hezbollah infrastructure near the border”
• Israel has created military zones in several northern communities along its border
• Benjamin Netanyahu has warned Israel’s enemies there is “nowhere” in the Middle East they cannot reach
• Hezbollah has vowed to keep on fighting despite the assassination of its top leadership

Israeli troops have entered southern Lebanon in what the Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) called “limited, localised and targeted raids against Hezbollah terror targets”.

In a statement, the IDF said the targets “are located in villages close to the border and pose an immediate threat to Israeli communities in northern Israel”.

It comes after the Israeli security cabinet approved the next phase of its operation …