Hezbollah

War expands to central Beirut as Israeli strike kills Iranians in luxury hotel

Israel's military says it targeted Quds Force operatives after a return to war with Lebanon's Hezbollah movement, but Iran says they were diplomats.

The court heard how the 35-year-old had a key role procuring products for Hezbollah's drones programme.

President Aoun outlines a path towards "permanent security and stability", as Israeli strikes targeting Hezbollah continue.

Overnight, one Israeli operation saw at least 41 people killed and 40 injured, according to the Lebanese health ministry.

Some residents in the Beirut suburb of Dahieh have left their homes amid ongoing air strikes by Israel.

Communities across huge swathes of Lebanon have been told by Israel to leave their homes due to military action against Hezbollah.

The BBC sees troops and tanks massing near the border, as speculation mounts that Israel is planning a full-scale ground invasion to fight Hezbollah.

Huge traffic jams form after the unprecedented warning for people to leave the Hezbollah stronghold, as Israel steps up its strikes across Lebanon.

Civilians are being displaced, taking shelter in tents, parks and cars, as Israel retaliates to Hezbollah rocket attack.

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