Israel and Hezbollah are exchanging hundreds of cross-border strikes in the wake of the shocking explosions of wireless devices across Lebanon last week. Latest DevelopmentsSep 26, 5:46 PMAt least 92 killed in Lebanon today: Ministry of HealthAt least 92 people were killed and another 153 wounded Thursday in Israeli strikes on Lebanon,

Herzi Halevi, chief of staff of the Israel Defense Forces, told soldiers to prepare for a possible incursion into Lebanon, where they would “go in, destroy the enemy there and decisively destroy” Hezbollah’s infrastructure.

President Joe Biden told reporters outside the White House on Wednesday night that the U.S. was "able to generate significant support from Europe, as well as the Arab nations" for a 21-day cease-fire between Israel and Hezbollah to head off a full-scale war in Lebanon.

Israel’s military chief has told troops that extensive air strikes in Lebanon targeting the armed group Hezbollah are preparing the ground for them to “enter enemy territory”. "You hear the jets overhead;