**Israel-Hezbollah Update: Israeli Special Forces Carry Out Raids in Lebanon Amid Ground Invasion Preparations** Israeli special forces are reportedly conducting operations in Lebanon as tensions escalate ahead of a potential ground invasion. The Israeli Defense Minister addressed troops stationed near the border, emphasizing that the country is prepared to deploy all available military resources—air, sea, and land—in response to the ongoing conflict. In a significant development, Israeli airstrikes have targeted Beirut for the first time in 18 years, marking a notable escalation in the hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah. The situation remains fluid as both sides brace for further military actions.

In a recent escalation of violence, an Israeli airstrike in northeast Lebanon resulted in the deaths of 11 individuals on Sunday morning. This attack follows the announcement by the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah, which confirmed the deaths of several commanders, including their long-standing leader, Hassan Nasrallah, just a day prior. The situation continues to develop amid ongoing tensions in the region.

Lebanon is increasingly anxious about the potential for widespread violence similar to that seen in Gaza, as Israel intensifies its airstrikes across the region. Nearly a year after initiating its conflict with Hamas in Gaza, Israel has shifted its attention to Lebanon, significantly escalating its military operations against Hezbollah, its long-standing adversary.

Hezbollah has launched a ballistic missile targeting Tel Aviv early Wednesday, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict following extensive Israeli airstrikes on Lebanon that resulted in the deaths of hundreds. In response to the Israeli attacks, which have seen rockets fired into broader regions of northern Israel, the situation continues to intensify.