Israel has launched a ground operation into Lebanon, targeting Hezbollah, marking a significant escalation in its nearly year-long war with the Iran-backed militant group. Israel’s National Security Cabinet approved the operation, which it called the “next phase,” following a series of airstrikes. Israeli troops prepared for a "limited ground operation" by intensifying airstrikes that killed hundreds, destroyed homes, and displaced around 1 million people in Lebanon. The latest military actions have killed Hezbollah’s leader, Hassan Nasrallah, and decimated its leadership. Israeli officials have described the operation as limited, with no plans for a long-term occupation.
