Israel Steps Up Strikes, Offensive Against Southern Lebanon, Anticipates Ground Combat

Israeli forces continued their offensive against southern Lebanon on Monday, with an airstrike reportedly targeting a location in Wadi al-Hujair as Israeli ground vehicles advanced deeper into the country, with sporadic machine gun fire being reported. Troops are advancing chiefly in the Ali al-Taher area, which Israeli officials have been presenting as an important southern […]

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Author: Jason Ditz