Israel Airstrikes Hit Multiple Targets in Lebanon as Fears of Wider War Grow

Israel and Hezbollah intensified their border war as Israel appears to be preparing for greater measures against the terrorist group.

An Israeli fighter jet takes off at an unidentified location to conduct strikes on Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon, in this handout photo released on Sept. 19, 2024. Israel Defense Forces/Handout via Reuters

In the wake of this week’s exploding pager and walkie-talkie attacks, Israel and Hezbollah intensified their border war on Sept. 19, stopping short of a total ground war.

Israeli jets and artillery hit multiple targets in southern Lebanon during the night, while Hezbollah fired a new barrage into northern Israel on Thursday.