Israel Launches Ground Operations in Lebanon Amid Escalating Conflict

Israel commenced ground operations in Lebanon after two weeks of airstrikes targeting Hezbollah. The actions signify an escalation in the Israel-Hezbollah conflict and involve Israeli paratroops, commandos, and artillery support. Tensions heighten as Hezbollah fired rockets and artillery at Israeli troops, leading to heavy shelling in Lebanese towns.

Israel initiated ground operations in Lebanon on Tuesday, following two weeks of airstrikes against Hezbollah's command and weapons sites.

The raids, beginning on Monday night, involved Israeli paratroops and commandos from the elite 98th division, backed by air force and artillery support, targeting Hezbollah threats in southern Lebanon villages.

This escalation has led to increased hostilities, with Hezbollah retaliating by firing rockets and artillery at Israeli troops, resulting in heavy shelling and reported civilian casualties in Lebanese areas.

(With inputs from agencies.)