Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF) Ground operation in Lebanon with heavy artillery, and tank fire.

Iran Press/West Asia: The Israeli military has issued its first official statement announcing the initiation of a ground incursion into Lebanon.

The Israeli occupation forces stated that the Israeli Air Force and artillery units would be supporting ground troops by conducting precise

The U.S. State Department also announced that Israel is "currently carrying out limited operations along the border."

The Lebanese Resistance had intensified operations over the past hours on Israeli troop positions ahead of the IOF declaring its ground incursion into Lebanon.

Residents of Kiryat Shmona and the surrounding area were ordered to stay near the protected area.

The UK government is chartering a flight to help British nationals who want to leave Lebanon, the country’s Foreign Office said in a statement on X.

“If you are a British national in Lebanon, you should register your presence to receive the latest updates,” it said in a post on the social media platform, providing a link for those who wish to register.

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