By hitting key government targets in neighbouring Syria, Israel has commenced a new military campaign with far-reaching and dangerous consequences for the entire region. Israel justifies its July 16 bombing as essential to the Jewish state’s security.

Israel launched military strikes in Lebanon targeting Hezbollah's elite unit, accusing the group of violating a ceasefire agreement. Defence Minister Katz emphasized the strikes as a message to both Hezbollah and the Lebanese government.

Israel has been conducting near-daily strikes against what it says are Hezbollah targets as the Iranian-backed group comes under pressure to disarm amid fears of a renewed war.

Israel says it's trying to protect the Druze community in south-west Syria, where there have been deadly sectarian clashes.

Military says targets in northeastern Beqaa Valley include Radwan unit facilities where military activity was taking place in 'blatant violation' of November ceasefire

Lebanese officials have received a response to their proposal to US special envoy Thomas Barrack over the disarmament of Hezbollah, as Israel launched air strikes on the Beqaa Valley on Tuesday morning.