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Israel Launches 'Limited Ground Operations' in Southern Lebanon

Published March 16, 2026, 08:11
Israel Launches 'Limited Ground Operations' in Southern Lebanon

The Israeli armed forces announced that they have launched 'limited and targeted ground operations' against Hezbollah in southern Lebanon, aiming to strengthen the defensive zone along the border. These operations include artillery strikes and air strikes before the entry of troops. This escalation comes in response to Hezbollah attacks that began on March 2, as a reaction to the death of a top Iranian leader. Israel has responded with massive air strikes on Lebanon, which have caused significant casualties. During the previous conflict in 2023-2024, 60,000 residents of northern Israel were displaced. The Israeli government has assured that it will try to avoid similar population movements this time. The situation remains tense, and the escalation of operations suggests a further deterioration of relations between Israel and Hezbollah.