The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said it has launched a ground operation in south-west Lebanon amid UN calls for a diplomatic solution to the conflict. , reported Reuters.
The IDF has indicated that it has increased its pressure on the Iranian-backed Lebanese Shiite group "Hezbollah" and that they continue to conduct "limited, localized and targeted operations" in Southwest Lebanon.
"Hezbollah" today said it had fired multiple rockets at various targets in northern Israel, DPA added. The Israeli military said it had issued warnings of airstrikes in Kiryat Shmona, Manara and Kerem Ben Zimra, as well as other unspecified locations near the border with Lebanon.
So far, there are no reports of casualties or material damage.
Earlier today, Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warned Israel that his country would respond to any attack on Iranian infrastructure. He said in a video message that Tehran is holding a dialogue with countries in the region to "prevent the shameless crimes of the Zionist regime in Lebanon, which are a continuation of the crimes in Gaza." Aragchi also announced that he is starting a regional tour today in an attempt to form a "collective movement… to stop the brutal attacks in Lebanon” and that his first stop will be Riyadh.