US President Joe Biden called for an end to all hostilities as Israel prepares for what it is calling a "limited" ground operation in Lebanon amid fears of a spiraling regional war. Asked by a reporter if he is aware of and comfortable with Israel beginning its operation, Biden said: "I'm more...

Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant appeared to hint on Monday at a possible ground operation against Hezbollah in Lebanon, according to reports in the Israeli media. Gallant was cited by several news outlets as telling armored corps troops near the Lebanese border: “Nasrallah's...

Hezbollah’s deputy secretary general Naim Qassem said the group would appoint a new leader at the earliest opportunity to replace Hassan Nasrallah and vowed that the Iran-backed group would continue fighting Israel. Qassem’s 19-minute, televised address marked the first by a top...

 Hamas said an Israeli strike killed its leader in Lebanon on Monday, while another Palestinian militant group said three of its leaders were killed in a strike on Beirut, the first attack within the city limits. Hamas said its leader in Lebanon, Fateh Sherif Abu el-Amin was killed,...