We are sliding into total war; Direct conflict is spreading; The attackers were attacked

The IDF said this morning that the incursion began last night and that the target was Hezbollah infrastructure in a number of Lebanese villages along the border that posed a threat to Israeli cities.

The ground troops were assisted by air and artillery forces, the army said, adding that the operation was based on plans drawn up by the IDF General Staff and Northern Command.

The confirmation that Israeli troops are operating on the Lebanese side of the border came hours after conflicting reports emerged on social media and in some Arab media about whether any troops had already crossed the border.

Lebanese troops further fueled speculation when they withdrew about five kilometers from positions along the border late Monday.​​

The start of the IDF ground offensive came about two weeks after intensified fighting with Hezbollah.

"This is one of the most dangerous phases in history"
 

Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati says his country is facing "one of the most dangerous phases" in its history. Mikati said this during a UN meeting, hours after Israeli troops entered southern Lebanon.

Air raid sirens in Tel Aviv

مذيعة سورية استشهدت في الضربات الإسرائيلية على #دمشق .. هذا آخر ما كتبته (صورة)#سوريا #lebanon24 https://t.co/q33W9YRHBf

— Lebanon 24 (@Lebanon24) October 1, 2024

Air raid sirens sounded in the Tel Aviv area of ​​Israel. Israeli sources report that at least three missiles were intercepted.

Israel also targets the roads so that Hezbollah cannot pass through

This is the Syrian journalist who died

Israeli Minister: The troops are fighting in difficult circumstances