The Israel Defense Forces has announced the start of "limited and targeted" ground operations in southern Lebanon against Hezbollah positions.
According to the Israeli military, the operation aims to destroy military infrastructure used for attacks on Israeli territory.
The developments have raised fears of a broader escalation in the Middle East, particularly due to the involvement of regional actors such as Iran.
Meanwhile, in the United Arab Emirates, air defense systems have intercepted missiles and drones suspected of being from Iran.
A drone incident near Dubai International Airport caused temporary disruption to flights, but authorities announced that the situation has now been brought under control.