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World Service,03 Mar 2026,49 mins

Israel says ground troops advance in Lebanon

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Israel's defence minister says ground troops will "advance and seize additional strategic areas in Lebanon" in order to stop attacks. We bring you the latest and speak to people being displaced in Lebanon. We also look at other elements of the US-Israel war with Iran. Our coverage includes our correspondent answering listener questions and walking over to our Verify team who are looking at the latest videos. Our correspondent in Doha will also tell us about the regional impact of the war. Presenter: Rahul Tandon. (Photo: Smoke rises after an Israeli strike on Beirut's southern suburbs, following an escalation between Hezbollah and Israel, March 3, 2026. Credit: Reuters/Mohamed Azakir)

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