Israel–Lebanon War 2026: Ground Battles, Rocket Strikes, and Humanitarian Crisis
Israel–Lebanon War 2026: Ground Battles, Rocket Strikes, and Humanitarian Crisis Israel and Lebanon are in the middle of a destructive war that began in March 2026, with Israeli ground operations in southern Lebanon and Hezbollah launching rockets and drones into Israel. The fighting has killed over 2,600 people in Lebanon, displaced more than 1.2 million civilians, and shows no clear path to resolution. The Israel–Lebanon conflict of 2026 has escalated into one of the most dangerous flashpoints in the Middle East. Since March 2, 2026, Israel has launched ground incursions into southern Lebanon, demolishing infrastructure and attempting to establish a “buffer zone” south of the Litani River. In response, Hezbollah has intensified rocket and drone attacks on Israeli territory and IDF positions inside Lebanon. Heavy fighting has been reported in Bint Jbeil and Khiam, while Israeli airstrikes have devastated Beirut and the Bekaa Valley. A single wave of strikes on A...