Hezbollah and Israeli Forces Clash in Lebanon, Sparking Regional Tensions

Hezbollah fighters engaged Israeli forces inside Lebanon, marking the first ground clashes since Israel started its northern campaign. An Israeli commander was killed, and Iran's missile attack against Israel escalated tensions. The conflict has killed nearly 1,900 people in Lebanon and displaced over a million, raising concerns of a broader Middle Eastern conflict.

Hezbollah fighters engaged Israeli forces inside Lebanon on Wednesday, initiating the first ground clashes since Israel began its northern incursion. The Israeli military confirmed that infantry and armored units had joined operations in Lebanon a day after an Iranian missile strike heightened regional tensions.

The Israeli military reported the death of a team commander in Lebanon. Iran, following its largest attack on Israel, stated it would refrain from further action unless provoked. Both Israel and the United States pledged stern responses to any additional threats.

Despite international calls for ceasefire, Israel continued bombardment of Hezbollah strongholds in southern Beirut. Casualty numbers in Lebanon have risen to nearly 1,900 with over 9,000 wounded. The situation has displaced more than a million people, with global concerns mounting over escalating violence across the Middle East.

(With inputs from agencies.)