Israeli troops advance beyond Litani River; Hezbollah fires rockets at northern Israel

Israel intensifies shelling in southern Lebanon; Hezbollah says it is resisting advance near Nabatieh.

Israel intensifies shelling in southern Lebanon, and Hezbollah announces it is confronting its advance near Nabatieh.

Lebanese PM Nawaf Salam condemns Israeli strikes on south Lebanon, calls for immediate ceasefire ahead of US-brokered talks

Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam denounced what he described as a dangerous Israeli escalation in the south, calling for an immediate ceasefire and insisting that a 'scorched-earth policy' would not ensure Israel's security, after Israel launched new strikes across south Lebanon. He said Lebanon has chosen negotiations ahead of US-brokered talks with Israel.

Israeli soldiers reach Nabatieh, one of southern Lebanon's biggest cities

Israeli soldiers have reached Nabatieh, one of southern Lebanon's largest cities, according to Al Jazeera.

Hezbollah launching missiles to obstruct negotiations, US and Israeli assessments say

Israeli broadcast reports assessments by the United States and Israel that Hezbollah is launching missiles to obstruct negotiations.