Israel reinforces military presence in Lebanon after Iran attack
Demonstrators celebrate Iran's missile strike against Israel during an anti-Israeli gathering in front of the British Embassy in Tehran, Iran, Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi)
The Israeli military said on Wednesday that regular infantry and armoured units were joining ground operations in southern Lebanon, stepping up pressure on Hezbollah, as Israel prepared to retaliate against a barrage of Iranian missile strikes.
Already battling Hamas in Gaza, Israel is beefing up its presence in south Lebanon in its conflict with Hezbollah a day after it was attacked by Iran, raising fears the oil-producing Middle East could be engulfed in a wider conflict.
