In accordance with the decision of the political echelon, a few hours ago, the idf began limited, localized, and targeted Ground Raids based on precise intelligence against hezbollah Terrorist Targets and infrastructure in Southern Lebanon. These targets are located in villages close to the border and pose an immediate threat to israeli communities in northern israel. This is the live scene in beirut, as bbc teams report Hearing Explosions in the capitals southern Suburbs Israel has ordered the evacuation of three areas. Meanwhile the Uk Government has chartered a flight to help british nationals leave lebanon, scheduled to leave beirut on wednesday. Its as israeli tanks were seen gathering at the border on monday. Israels Defense Minister Yoav gallant said the military is prepared to use forces from the air, Land And Sea to allow thousands of displaced israelis to return to their homes in the north. Meanwhile, the Deputy Chief of hezbollah, naim qaissem, said the groups fighters are r
This is the live scene in beirut, as bbc teams report Hearing Explosions in the capitals southern Suburbs Israel has ordered the evacuation of three areas. Meanwhile the Uk Government has chartered a flight to help british nationals leave lebanon, scheduled to leave beirut on wednesday. Its as israeli tanks were seen gathering at the border on monday. Israels Defense Minister Yoav gallant said the military is prepared to use forces from the air, Land And Sea to allow thousands of displaced israelis to return to their homes in the north. Meanwhile, the Deputy Chief of hezbollah, naim qaissem, said the groups fighters are ready to confront an invasion. He acknowledged the assassination of leader, Hassan Nasrallah, was a big blow but said all fallen commanders would soon be replaced. Lets get the latest now from our correspondent on the border between israel and lebanon, lucy williamson. Weve been Hearing Helicopters overhead for a while now and also the sound of artillery, some distance
Hello, im christian fraser. Youre watching the context on bbc news. Three areas on israels northern border are declared to military zones amid mounting evidence that israel may launch a Ground Offensive against hezbollah in lebanon. The us with the forecast warned that the us Weather Forecasters spent most of last weekend warning that Hurricane Helene would be an immensely destructive force. And notjust for those communities on the coast. Those forecast were remarkably accurate. From florida, through georgia, the South And North carolinas, to virginia. There were some places 500 Miles Inland that received two and half feet of rain. The widespread flooding has caused billions of dollars of damage, that will take months if not years to repair. Heres our North America Correspondent carl nasman. Florida to georgia to tennessee, homes and livelihoods washed away. More than 100 people have died across six states since the hurricane made landfall in florida on thursday. With hundreds still un