The Latest Breaking News from Lebanon

In today’s newsletter: As Israel continues its shelling of Lebanon alongside its invasion of Gaza, questions arise about the cost of escalation – and chances of deescalation

UAE pledges 0 million aid for Lebanon crisis; UN raises alarms on escalating situation, urging international support.

Israeli prime minister says Iran ‘will pay’ for strikes; Israeli military issues new warning to residents in the southern suburbs of Beirut

Israeli ground forces have launched targeted raids against Hezbollah in southern Lebanon, marking the first major ground combat since 2006

IDF says it has launched raids on villages close to the border ‘that pose an immediate threat to Israeli communities’, as Lebanon says Israeli strikes have killed 95 people in past 24 hours

Israeli and US officials discuss security threats from Hezbollah in Lebanon, emphasizing de-escalation and defense strategies.

Biden administration supports Israel's right to self-defense in Lebanon, monitoring operation closely for potential escalation.

Following a massive bombardment of Lebanon, Israel has begun a land invasion of its northern neighbour. Troops have entered southern Lebanon in a bid to push Hezbollah back beyond the Litani River, 29 kilometres from the Israeli border. The stated goal is to facilitate the return of some 60,000 displaced…

The Israeli military said early Tuesday that troops have started "ground raids" in villages in southern Lebanon, after militant group Hezbollah said it had targeted "enemy soldiers" at the countries' border.

State-run Syrian Arab News Agency says TV anchor killed in Israeli attack on Syrian capital.

Israeli officials stress a limited, defensive ground operation in southern Lebanon to address immediate threats without long-term occupation.