Israel Renews Beirut Strikes as Netanyahu Vows Hard Line on Hezbollah

Israel renews Beirut strikes as Netanyahu vows hard line on Hezbollah

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned Lebanese authorities that they are “playing with fire” if they do not disarm Hezbollah.

Israel renews Beirut strikes as Netanyahu vows to go for Hezbollah 'on the ground'

After a wave of strikes targeting Hezbollah on Thursday, Netanyahu told Lebanese authorities they were 'playing with fire,' referring to the Lebanese government's stated commitment to disarm the Iran-backed group. 'If you do not do so, it is clear that we will,' the Israeli prime minister warned, adding they will do it 'with ground forces.'

Israel threatens to seize Lebanese land if Hezbollah rocket fire continues

A series of Israeli airstrikes hit buildings in central Beirut this afternoon, while Israel's defence minister said they were preparing to step up operations in Lebanon. Lebanese officials said 687 people have now been killed since hostilities began.

Displacement in Lebanon grows as Israeli military operations expand, exacerbating humanitarian crisis

The humanitarian crisis in Lebanon intensified again this week as more people were forced from their homes amid an expanding Israeli military operation that has killed hundreds.

Israel renews Beirut strikes after threatening to expand Lebanon operations

Israel renewed its strikes on Beirut on Thursday, as it threatened to seize territory in Lebanon if Hezbollah did not stop its attacks.

Christian villages in Lebanon suffer as Israel targets Hezbollah

The Israel Defense Forces issued evacuation orders for downtown Beirut ahead of airstrikes, as well as a second, sweeping evacuation order for southern Lebanon. That means around 10% of Lebanese territory is now subject to Israeli evacuation notices. This latest war has killed nearly 700 Lebanese and forced 800,000 more from their homes. Special correspondent Simona Foltyn reports from Beirut.