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The Israeli military has launched what it calls a  "limited" incursion ground offensive in southern Lebanon against the Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah. This action comes almost a year after Israel and Hezbollah began exchanging fire, forcing Lebanese and Israeli people living along the border to flee their homes. It also follows Israeli airstrikes that killed a number of top Hezbollah officials in Beirut on Friday. Yesterday, Hezbollah’s deputy Naim Kassem addressed supporters, stating they would continue the battle in support of Palestinians and defend Lebanon.