A new framework of the fighting was made clear by large overnight blasts in the southern suburbs of Beirut, where Hezbollah holds sway, and Israel’s apparent readiness to expand a ground invasion in the south.
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‘Why Us?’: A Tide of Grief in Lebanon
Mourners reeled over lost loved ones after an Israeli strike on an apartment building killed at least 45 people.
Blasts Shake Beirut as Israel Targets Remaining Hezbollah Leaders, Officials Say
Israeli officials said warplanes bombed an underground bunker where senior Hezbollah officials were meeting, including the presumed successor to the group’s recently assassinated leader.
Middle East Crisis Updates: Strikes in Lebanese Capital Leave 6 Dead, Health Ministry Says
The Israeli military said it was conducting what it called “a precise strike” in Beirut. State media said a health authority building in the Bachoura neighborhood had been hit.
Maps: Where Israel Has Invaded Lebanon
Israel and Hezbollah were fighting at close range in southern Lebanon on Wednesday across steep, unforgiving terrain.
Iran Launches About 180 Ballistic Missiles at Israel
Many of the missiles were intercepted with the help of the United States, but some fell in central and southern Israel, the Israeli military said. Israel vowed to retaliate.
Israel Begins Ground Operations in Southern Lebanon
Israeli troops crossed the border after a prolonged bombing campaign aimed at killing many of Hezbollah’s top leaders and destroying some of its weapons.
Israel Targets Militants in Yemen as It Bombards Hezbollah in Lebanon
The Israeli military said it had struck the Yemeni port city of Hodeidah in response to recent attacks by the Iranian-backed Houthis against Israel.
Protesters Mourn Nasrallah’s Death Around the World
Protesters gathered on Saturday not only in Lebanon, but also in Iran, in the West Bank and elsewhere to mourn his assassination.
Israel Strikes Lebanon Again After Killing Hezbollah Leader
The bombings late Saturday were the latest in a week of stepped up attacks. A bombing on Friday assassinated Hassan Nasrallah, a stunning escalation in Israel’s campaign against the Iranian-backed group.