politics
March 17, 2026
Israel starts ground operation in Lebanon
The IDF says it has begun “limited and targeted” operations against Hezbollah strongholds in Lebanon to protect northern Israel
TL;DR
- IDF launched limited and targeted ground operations against Hezbollah strongholds in southern Lebanon.
- Operations aim to increase security for residents of northern Israel.
- Prior to ground entry, IDF conducted artillery and airstrikes on numerous targets.
- The offensive occurs amidst retaliatory strikes between Israel and Hezbollah, following an assassination.
- Israeli strikes have targeted residential areas, a UNIFIL battalion headquarters, and a Russian cultural center.
- Lebanese authorities report over 800 civilian deaths, including over 100 children.
- International condemnation has come from the Vatican, Moscow, and UN experts, who cite violations of international law.
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