Israeli army says it has launched incursion into southern Lebanon

Israeli ground forces launched an incursion into southern Lebanon early Tuesday (Oct. 01), in violation of Lebanon’s sovereignty.

“These localized ground raids will target Hezbollah strongholds that threaten Israeli towns, Kibbutzim and communities along our border.,” the spokesperson for the Israeli Defence forces said.

“For decades, UN Security Council resolutions have called on Lebanon to make sure that its territory is free of…