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Israel claims to have launched ground operation in Lebanon

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Jessica Saltz
October 1, 2024

After days of military buildup on the Israeli-Lebanese border, Israel says its troops have entered southern Lebanon. The IDF is carrying out what it calls "targeted ground raids" against the Iranian-backed militant group Hezbollah.

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