Source: Reuters
“Lebanon’s Hezbollah said on Wednesday its fighters had pushed back advancing Israeli forces in clashes along the border, including in a village where Israeli troops had been filmed hoisting an Israeli flag. The ground clashes, which are spreading along Lebanon’s mountainous frontier with Israel, took place with the Gaza war still raging and as the Israeli government prepares to retaliate against Iran for a missile attack last week. U.S. President Joe Biden spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu about Israel’s plans in a call. The Middle East has been on edge awaiting Israel’s response to the strike, which Tehran carried out in retaliation for Israel’s escalation in Lebanon, aimed at degrading Iran-backed Hezbollah. The White House and Netanyahu’s office both reported the phone call without giving any immediate details on what was discussed.” (10/09/24)