Israeli forces launched an attack to capture a strategic town in South Lebanon from Hezbollah militants. This military action occurs right before scheduled talks between Israeli and Lebanese envoys aimed at de-escalating the conflict.

<img alt="An Israeli flag flutters at an army base." height="349" src="https://i.cbc.ca/ais/e137b623-c903-475a-9c24-e1190ea5b63f,1776085549448/full/max/0/default.jpg?im=Crop%2Crect%3D%280%2C146%2C2752%2C1548%29%3BResize%3D%28620%29" title="An Israeli flag flutters at a military base in Lebanon, near the Israel-Lebanon border, as seen from the Israeli side of the border in northern Israel, April 13, 2026. REUTERS/Florion Goga TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY" width="620" /><p>Israeli troops launched an ...