Israel has confirmed its forces are now striking targets in southern Lebanon, as the conflict slides into the much-feared scenario of a two-front war… Hamas in the south, Hezbollah in the north

ISRAELI WARPLANES ARE BOMBING SOUTHERN LEBANON.

This is a severe escalation. This came after clashes between Israeli occupation forces and unknown gunmen.

Hezbollah won’t sit and watch. Expect a retaliation. pic.twitter.com/55oD5HLeBj

— Hadi Nasrallah (@HadiNasrallah) October 9, 2023

 According to CNN:

Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said in a brief statement on Monday that its helicopters are currently striking in Lebanese territory. No further details were provided. 

Earlier, the IDF said a “number of armed suspects” who “infiltrated” into Israel from Lebanon were killed, and that IDF soldiers were searching the area.

The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) peacekeepers said in a statement on Monday that it has reported explosions near Al-Boustan in southwest Lebanon.

BREAKING — Bursts of rockets have been launched from Sour in South #Lebanon into #Israel, a security source has confirmed. In retaliation, Israel shells areas of Zebqine, Khalila & Thuhayra. IDF spox reports “a number of suspects” infiltrating Israeli territory from Lebanon. pic.twitter.com/MHjdu9V2Nz

— Sally Abou AlJoud | سالي (@JoudSally) October 9, 2023

BREAKING: Israeli army targets three Hezbollah watch towers in southern Lebanon. pic.twitter.com/TAlBAzCm92

— The Cradle (@TheCradleMedia) October 9, 2023