Israel Expands Ground Ops in Lebanon; Hezbollah Strikes Back with Drones

Israeli forces expanded ground operations approximately 14 kilometers to Ras al-Bayyadah.

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Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Defense Minister Katz said the goal was to impose security control up to the Litani River.

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L'Orient-Le Jour reported seven Lebanese soldiers killed since the offensive began.

The Israeli army arrested several Hezbollah fighters who surrendered.

Hezbollah intensified attacks using FPV suicide drones to strike Israeli armored vehicles.

They launched rocket barrages targeting northern Israeli settlements.

France 24

Al-Manar documented drone strikes achieving direct hits inside Al-Bayyada.

The Palestine Chronicle noted 150 rockets from Lebanon within 24 hours.

Israeli strikes continued destroying infrastructure across southern Lebanon.

“Lebanon: Israel announces 'limited ground operations' against Hezbollah”

France 24

At least ten were killed in two Israeli raids in South Lebanon.

Brent crude oil rebounded above $104 amid market jitters.

At least 12,300 people were evacuated to schools across Lebanon.

France announced evacuation flights for dual nationals.

Germany confirmed 58 deaths among its nationals in the region.

Al-Jazeera Net

Humanitarian organizations warned UN inaction was exacerbating the disaster.

Iran's retaliatory strikes extended to Gulf infrastructure.