White phosphorus is not banned under international law, but can "create cruel injuries" and indiscriminate harm in civilian areas.

Israel has portrayed the capture of a Crusader-era fortress as a turning point in its offensive against Hezbollah, but the operation has also sparked fears of a new quagmire in south Lebanon.Though

The Israeli military began a ground offensive targeting Gaza City on Tuesday, slowly squeezing in on the Palestinian territory's largest city that has seen block after block already destroyed in the Israel-Hamas war.

Israel said it was stepping up attacks on Lebanon this week "to increase the intensity" of fighting against Iran-backed Hezbollah.

India, June 5 -- US-Israel-Iran War Latest Update: A recent attack on southern Lebanon was reported by Israeli strikes on Thursday, while drones were seen flying at low altitudes over Beirut. Meanwhile,

Israel and Hamas have agreed to pause fighting in Gaza and release some hostages and prisoners in an agreement that was first put forward by President Donald Trump.

A statement from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel did not mention a new cease-fire, but the Lebanese government said one was taking shape.

BEIRUT, May 27 (Reuters) - Israel's military on Wednesday declared a new swathe of southern Lebanon as a combat zone and said residents in the area should move north, warning it would act "with great force" against Lebanese armed group Hezbollah in the zone.

This comes amid accusations from Iran that President Trump was causing a deadlock in talks to end the conflict and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Earlier this week, the US and Iran exchanged attacks amid the fragile ceasefire and peace negotiations.