Since Israel launched its ground invasion of Lebanon, Israeli forces and Hezbollah militants have clashed along the border while the Lebanese army has largely stood on the sidelines

Long overshadowed militarily by Iran-backed terror group and unable to keep it away from border, army has withdrawn to 5 km from frontier, but may put up a fight if IDF approaches

Israeli airstrikes have hit the headquarters of the U.N. peacekeeping force and other positions in southern Lebanon in recent days, drawing widespread condemnation from around the world

Israel’s air force pounded targets in Lebanon as its soldiers clashed with Hezbollah militants in the southern part of the country, the military said on Sunday, with the Lebanese Health Ministry saying that at least a dozen people have been killed over the past 24 hours.

Military force with little or no capacity to defend against invaders has largely confined itself to helping civilians

Two peacekeepers were injured when explosions rocked the headquarters of the United Nations mission on the Lebanon-Israel border.

Israel battled Hezbollah in south Lebanon as the air force expanded its bombardment of the country, with the Iran-backed group reporting "point-blank range" fighting and Israel announcing the capture