Israel Intensifies Strikes on Lebanon

Despite authorizing direct negotiations with the Lebanese government, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered the military to continue operations with 'great intensity.' Hospitals in Beirut and Nabatieh are reportedly overwhelmed, running out of life-saving supplies as displacement shelters reach critical capacity.

The United Nations and international leaders have expressed deep concern that the parallel war in Lebanon could derail the fragile U.S.-brokered ceasefire with Iran.

Hezbollah has retaliated with rocket barrages into northern Israel, damaging historic sites and naval bases, while insisting it will not be deterred by the bombardment.