Israel sends troops into southern Lebanon as Hezbollah says it is ready for ‘open war’

Associated Press (AP)CenterEN 8 min read 100% complete by By ABBY SEWELL and BASSEM MROUEMarch 3, 2026 at 05:23 PM

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Israeli troops entered southern Lebanon on Tuesday amid ongoing strikes against Hezbollah. The Israeli military also conducted airstrikes in Beirut, targeting areas including the Al-Manar channel studios and a building in the southern suburbs. Hezbollah has stated it is ready for "open war." The strikes have caused damage and civilian displacement, with people fleeing southern Lebanon towards Syria. The Israeli military said it conducted a "targeted attack" on senior Hezbollah members in Beirut and southern Lebanon on Monday.

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Syria ×230% Al-Manar channel 35% Dahiyeh ×440% Iran 50% Beirut ×470% Israeli military ×375% Hezbollah ×385% Israel ×790% Lebanon ×790%

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