(BBC News) It’s been another day of intense cross-border fighting between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon. Here are the latest developments:
Preparing for possibility of boots on the ground: Israeli military chief Herzi Halevi has told troops that extensive air strikes against Hezbollah targets in Lebanon are preparing the ground for them to “enter enemy territory”.
Cross-border fire continues: The Lebanese health ministry said Israeli strikes have killed at least 51 people and injured 220 today. Earlier, Israel said it had intercepted a ballistic missile fired by Hezbollah towards Tel Aviv – the first such rocket to target the city.
People flee southern Lebanon: More than 90,000 people have been displaced in Lebanon since Monday, the UN said. An aid worker told the BBC roads have been blocked by large numbers fleeing the area. Israel maintains it wants the safe return of more than 70,000 Israelis displaced in the north of the country after nearly a year of cross-border fighting, sparked by the war in Gaza.
International concern: US President Joe Biden warned an “all out war” in the Middle East is possible, but said there is still an “opportunity” to settle the conflict. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer warned British nationals in Lebanon to leave immediately.
