Israel Airstrikes Hit Multiple Targets in Lebanon as Wider War Looms

In the wake of this week’s exploding pager and walkie-talkie attacks, Israel and Hezbollah intensified their border war on Sept. 19, stopping short of a total ground war. Israeli jets and artillery hit multiple targets in southern Lebanon during the night, while Hezbollah fired a new barrage into northern Israel on Thursday. The Israel Defense Force (IDF) reported hitting Hezbollah targets in six Lebanese towns, as well as a Hezbollah weapons storage facility near Khiam. Lebanese security sources said there were dozens of strikes across south Lebanon in some of the most intense bombings since the Oct. 7, 2023, war began. Israeli media reported that Hezbollah anti-tank missiles wounded a number of civilians, but there was no official confirmation. One reportedly hit a vehicle, injuring several people who were treated at a Haifa hospital....