Israeli strikes hit southern Lebanon, raising fears of wider war

Israeli airstrikes have caused significant damage and casualties in southern Lebanon over a recent two-day period. The strikes killed dozens of people, including at least four civilians, and injured a journalist and cameraman from the Russian state broadcaster RT, after Israel says it provided a warning.

Hezbollah says it is battling Israeli troop advances in the area, while the Israeli military reports killing over 20 Hezbollah fighters and confiscating weapons. The escalation has led to internal warnings in Israel, with former military deputy chief Yair Golan issuing a 'severe warning' to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu about the military strategy, as Israel contemplates a potential ground invasion.