Israel Assaults Bint Jbeil, Hezbollah Fights Back

0:00Israeli troops kicked off a ground assault on the 7 Lebanese town of Bint J. Bail on Monday, aiming to grab it from Hezbollah fighters dug in. There, this key spot sits just over the border, and Israel says they'll have full control in days with only a few militants left. Meanwhile, Hezbollah hit back Sunday with rockets, artillery, and suicide drones on Israeli forces around the town. One strike killed a Red Cross volunteer, and Israel intercepted over 10 drones and rockets from Lebanon that same morning. Lebanese sources say the fighters are ready to battle to the end in this symbolic stronghold. The push comes right before historic talks on Tuesday in Washington between Lebanese and Israeli ambassadors. Lebanon's foreign minister wants to push for a ceasefire there, but Israel flat out refuses to discuss one and Hezbollah opposes any negotiations. While the fighting rages, tensions run high in Lebanon with no national agreement on the talks. Hezbollah and allies, like Parliament Speaker Nabi Hay, Barry Say, no table with Israel, until the killing stops.

1:07The war, sparked when Hezbollah fired on Israel March 2 in support of Iran, has killed over 2000 and displaced more than 1 million. The assaults continue along the southeastern border, seizing Bint JBL could lock down that strip for Israel, shifting the ground game while diplomats. Test the waters for any real peace. That's your update from Calgary News today, powered by AI. I'm Cory with the story.