Israeli troops are preparing to launch a limited ground invasion of Lebanon which could start as soon as today, senior US officials believe.

The statement comes amid fears that Israel is preparing to launch a ground incursion into Lebanon.

Israeli commandos have conducted special forces raids in Lebanon ahead of a possible ground invasion that could come as soon as this week.

Hezbollah leader died a slow and painful death from toxic gas inhalation, according to Israeli media.

In a statement, the IDF said it had conducted a “large-scale air operation” with dozens of air force aircraft including fighter jets and intelligence planes.

Iran’s foreign minister Abbas Araghchi said that the death of a senior Iranian general, killed alongside Nasrallah in an Israeli strike on Beirut, “will not go unanswered”.

The Israeli military said on Sunday that it killed Nabil Kaouk, the deputy head of Hezbollah’s Central Council, amid an ongoing exchange of strikes between the two sides.

A prominent general in Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard died in the Israeli airstrike that killed Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah in Beirut, Iranian media has reported.

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has reportedly been transferred to a secure location inside the country with heightened security measures in place.

The region is on tenterhooks over whether the conflict will now spill over into all out war.

Ahmad Muhammad Fahd was eliminated while planning to carry out an 'imminent terror attack,' the IDF said.

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A ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hezbollah may be imminent, according to US officials, but on Wednesday Israel’s army chief told troops Israel is preparing to put boots on the ground with an invasion of Lebanon.

A 21-day ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah is set to be implemented “in the coming hours” along the Israel-Lebanon border, senior officials have reportedly said.

Iran has reportedly refused requests by Hezbollah in recent days to launch a direct attack on Israel, two Israeli officials and one Western diplomat said.

One million Israelis were ordered to hide in bomb shelters on Tuesday as Hezbollah launched 300 rockets across the Lebanon border.

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“We must not allow Lebanon to become another Gaza at the hands of Israel,” he said.

The US does not support the escalation between Israel and Hezbollah across the border of Lebanon, nor would it support a ground invasion, a senior State Department official said.

Hezbollah said it had launched several attacks on Israeli military targets, including an explosives factory 37 miles into Israel, with the “Fadi” series of rockets.

Thousands are fleeing southern Lebanon as Israel launches fresh air strikes at Hezbollah positions.

At least 182 people were killed in Israeli strikes in Lebanon on Monday in what has been described as the deadliest day of fighting between Israel and Hezbollah.

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Ukraine’s president will this week present to US leaders Kyiv’s plan to end the long war with Russia.

UAE president Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan is due Monday in Washington for a first official visit at a time of soaring tensions in the Middle East.

An Iran-backed militia fired drones at Israel as part of the overnight wave of attacks.

Nearly 100 rockets were launched from Lebanon at Israel over the past few hours, Israel’s military has said.

Kyiv also strikes weapons depot in western Tver region as part of ongoing drone offensive against Russian army infrastructure.

The activists, including the women-run anti-war group Code Pink, were ejected from the event.

When asked about a potential meeting between the two diplomats, Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov dismissed the idea, saying, “Of course not. What is there to talk about with him ?”

The loan is part of a broader G7 initiative to raise funds by utilising proceeds from frozen Russian assets, imposed as sanctions following the invasion of Ukraine.

Hezbollah fired at least 150 rockets over Israel’s northern border with Lebanon after massive airstrikes on the Lebanese terror group’s positions.

A war would “definitely be a doomsday for Lebanon but Lebanon will not hurt alone in this war,” according to Mr Mortada.

IDF fighter jets hit “hundreds” of targets throughout southern Lebanon, Israel said, just days after exploding pagers and walkie-talkies killed dozens of Hezbollah members in the country.

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The Foreign Secretary and US secretary of state will meet with their French and Italian counterparts to discuss the Middle East and Ukraine,

The Middle East is the closest it has been to all-out war in 50 years, Saudia Arabia’s ambassador to the UK has told Sky News.

Netanyahu has accused Sir Keir Starmer of sending “mixed messages” over Britain’s support for Israel and “undermining” the country’s right to self-defence.

Second wave of remote-controlled explosions in Lebanon emphasises shift in military focus to tackling Hezbollah, Israel’s enemy to the north.

The International Monetary Fund has cancelled its first planned consultations with Russia since the start of Vladimir Putin’s war in Ukraine, amid criticism from the West.

Israel reportedly fast-tracked its explosion of thousands of pagers used by Hezbollah fighters because the mass sabotage operation was about to be exposed.

Russia's top security official Shoigu visits Iran and North Korea in the same week.

Blasts across Beirut occurred as tensions between Lebanon and Israel at fever pitch.

Alar Karis, Estonia’s president, warned that NATO allies must do more to help defend Ukraine by crossing “all” of Vladimir Putin’s so-called red lines.

“Everything that we do to support Ukraine also means fostering stabilisation with regards to Moldova,” Annalena Baerbock said.

Foreign Secretary speaks out as Biden delays decision on missiles to end of month.

Sirens sound in Tel Aviv early on Sunday as missile hits unpopulated area.

Pentagon officials say US can’t supply many more long-range missiles to Ukraine because it needs to keep a ‘healthy reserve’.

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Biden is meeting with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer to discuss restrictions on Western long-range missiles in Ukraine.

NATO is already “waging war” on Russia by giving Kyiv orders on which targets to strike, Vladimir Putin’s close ally has said.

Biden signals his admin is moving in that direction: 'We’re working that out right now'.

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The US secretary of state is expected to discuss further coordination with Poland - a logistically important country for transporting Western military aid into Ukraine.

Russian forces are trying to “bisect” Ukrainian troops holding land in Kursk, western analysts have said.

Less than an hour after the ABC News presidential debate ended, vice president Harris’ campaign called for another head-to-head.

House Republicans have expressed dismay at Trump’s debate performance against Kamala Harris, as snap polling suggested she was widely seen by the public to have won last night’s presidential election TV debate.

David Lammy and Antony Blinken will meet in Ukraine on Wednesday to discuss lifting restrictions as Iran arms Russia with ballistic rockets.

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Blinken confirmed on Tuesday that Russia had received a supply of close-range ballistic missiles from Iran for use in Ukraine.

McCaul has demanded that Blinken appear before the committee by Sept. 19.

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Blinken plans to travel to the United Kingdom on Monday, the State Department said, a week after Britain suspended some arms export licenses with Israel over equipment that could be used in the war in Gaza.

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A member of Benjamin Netanyahu’s ruling party has said full-on war between Israel and Lebanon will take place in “a matter of days”.

The chances of achieving a hostage-ceasefire agreement are “close to zero”, according to those close to the negotiations.

Tehran has accused Israel of carrying out a “criminal attack” on central Syria, where state media said strikes killed at least 16 people and injured dozens more.

Democrat Rep. Gregory Meeks accused Republicans of criticizing the Biden administration for the withdrawal for political purposes.

Fetterman says focus of Pennsylvania voters will be on 'order' versus 'chaos'.

Netanyahu rips 'despicable terrorist' who killed 3 Israelis at the Allenby Bridge border crossing.

It comes as Keir Starmer prepares for another trip to Washington.

The Prime Minister will fly to Washington next week for his second meeting with the US President.

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Ukrainian officials have said they are “deeply concerned” over reports that Iran has been supplying Russia with ballistic missiles.

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Former Vice President Mike Pence says Ukraine's win is crucial for US opposition to China.

Ukraine’s top general has said its incursion into Russia has worked by halting Russia’s advance into a key area of Ukraine.

Zelensky has accused the UK and US of slowing down their deliveries of long-range missiles to Ukraine.

Trump told allies he'd like to see one senator in particular run for leader.

Britain is providing Ukraine with 650 new lightweight missiles in a package worth £162 million, it announced on Friday.

Haley is expected to start at Edelman next month, a global communications firm.

Potential runners include a moderate Right-wing minister in Sarkozy’s administration, a former Socialist prime minister and mayor of Cannes.

Dmytro Kuleba’s looming resignation forms part of a ministerial overhaul designed to breathe new life into Ukraine’s wartime government

Israel has accused the UK of rewarding Hamas terrorists after it announced plans to suspend some arms export licences.

Trump and Harris are scheduled to debate on Sept. 10.

A Saudi-owned vessel has been attacked in the Red Sea, two sources with knowledge of the matter told Reuters on Monday.

The US is in discussions with mediating partners Egypt and Qatar about the details of a final “take it or leave it” deal that it could present to Hamas and Israel in the coming weeks.

A nationwide strike has started in Israel as pressure mounts on Benjamin Netanyahu to reach a ceasefire deal with Hamas.

Exit polls predict the anti-immigration party has gained some 33% of the vote in Thuringia, with the conservative CDU party polling at around 23%.

Israel’s finance minister has warned another October 7-style attack could happen unless Israel carries out a “preemptive strike” against terrorism.

Three Israeli police officers were killed in a shooting attack which Hamas said its fighters carried out near the Palestinian city of Tarqumiyah in the southern West Bank.

Several of the Israeli hostages who were found dead in a Gaza tunnel were due to be released in a proposed prisoner exchange deal, a senior Hamas official said on Sunday.

Assassination of Hezbollah leader leaves doubters of Benjamin Netanyahu’s ‘decisive victory’ thinking again.

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Benjamin Netanyahu said he has urged the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) to “continue fighting with full force” in Lebanon as he denied reports that a 21-day ceasefire with Hezbollah was imminent.

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