Israel presses deeper into Lebanon as Hezbollah resists on the border
Israel expands its ground operation in south Lebanon, clashing with Hezbollah around the hilltop town of Khiam and other border areas as air and artillery strikes continue. The goal appears to be a buffer zone south of the Litani River to separate Hezbollah from the border, potentially extending north if fighting persists. Hezbollah uses a mix of anti-tank missiles, drones and guerrilla tactics to defend Lebanon, while residents and authorities brace for a broader, long-running conflict.