Israel says operations in Lebanon will continue until safe for evacuees to return

Hezbollah and Israel exchanged heavy fire over the weekend, escalating tensions along the Lebanon-Israel border. Israel conducted intense bombardments, targeting Hezbollah positions and commanders, while Hezbollah launched rockets deep into northern Israel. Both sides vowed to continue operations, with Hezbollah declaring an “open-ended battle of reckoning.” The conflict has led to evacuations on both sides of the border. The UN special coordinator warned of an “imminent catastrophe” and called for a non-military solution. The escalation is linked to the ongoing Gaza conflict.READ FULL