BEIRUT — Israel's army said its troops were locked in fierce clashes in Lebanon after launching a ground offensive there on Tuesday, escalating the conflict after a week of air strikes that killed hundreds of people.
BEIRUT — Israel 's army said its troops were locked in fierce clashes in Lebanon after launching a ground offensive there on Tuesday, escalating the conflict after a week of air strikes that killed hundreds of people.The ground assault came as Israel targeted south Beirut, Damascus and the Gaza Strip, despite international calls for restraint to avoid a regional conflagration.
State television said anchor Safaa Ahmad was killed 'in the Israeli aggression' on Damascus, while SANA reported three civilians killed and nine others wounded.There was no immediate comment from the Israeli military, which has carried out hundreds of strikes on Syria in recent years.
Begins Ground Offensive In Lebanon
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