Israel launches invasion into Lebanon

Concerns of a widening war in the Middle East are growing as Israel launches its first ground invasion into Lebanon since 2006. Israel has intensified its air strikes on Lebanon over the past few weeks with the stated claim of weakening Iran-backed Hezbollah. Civilians are caught in the escalating conflict, and at least 1,000 people have been killed and about a million displaced.

We hear from NPR international correspondent Ruth Sherlock.

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