Israeli Ground Offensive Begins in Lebanon; Iran Rallies Regional Support

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have confirmed that they have launched a ground operation in southwestern Lebanon. In a statement, the Israeli military explained that these are "limited and targeted operations" aimed at increasing pressure on Hezbollah, the pro-Iranian Shiite group in Lebanon, which has fired numerous rockets at northern Israel.

Officials noted that the latest shelling targeted areas around Haifa in northern Israel, which they described as an "unprecedented" attack....