Israel faces stiff Hezbollah resistance as it attempts to push deeper into Lebanon

2026-03-18 - 16:50

IDF engaged in intense fighting with militants in at least three key areas in battle for control of border towns Middle East crisis live – latest updates Israel and Hezbollah are engaged in intense ground clashes in at least three strategic areas in south Lebanon as Israel pushes on with its ground invasion of its neighbour, according to a Lebanese security source and residents of the affected towns. Much of the fighting was concentrated around the strategic hilltop city of Khiam, with the Israel Defense Forces carrying out an air and artillery campaign against Hezbollah fighters dug into the city. Fighting escalated there after days of clashes, with a Hezbollah spokesperson acknowledging there were “heightened clashes” on the eastern and northern outskirts of the city. Continue reading...