Israel surrounds Bint Jbeil

Israeli ground forces have made a significant breakthrough in southern Lebanon, encircling the Hezbollah stronghold of Bint Jbeil after a week of intense combat.

The IDF claims to have killed over 100 militants during the operation, which aims to eliminate the threat of cross-border invasions.

The escalation has displaced over 1.2 million people in Lebanon and drawn sharp criticism from international leaders, including U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

Despite the fighting, diplomatic envoys from Israel and Lebanon are still expected to meet in the United States to discuss a potential cessation of hostilities.