Israel presses assault on Bint Jbeil

The battle for Bint Jbeil represents a significant advance in Israel's ongoing ground invasion of Lebanon, which began after the outbreak of the U.S.-Israel war on Iran.

Fierce fighting has been reported as Hezbollah militants attempt to repel the encirclement with rocket and artillery fire.

Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam has stated he is working to stop the conflict, even as Benjamin Netanyahu told troops that the fight is far from over.

The humanitarian situation in southern Lebanon continues to deteriorate, with the death toll now surpassing 2,000 people.