General · 16 March 2026
Israel's ground operations begin in Lebanon, displacing hundreds of thousands
Hundreds of thousands of Lebanese people are now displaced, and 850 individuals have died from Israeli attacks, including 107 children. This week, Israel's military began limited ground operations against Hezbollah strongholds in southern Lebanon to strengthen border defences. Additionally, Lebanese state media reported seven people died, including two paramedics, on Monday; two Israeli soldiers also died.
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