Israel says it has struck a Hizbollah target in southern Lebanon in response to the “infiltration of unidentified aerial objects into Israel” and fire on an Israeli drone.

The military intercepted the objects and the fire on its drone.

It comes after Israel on Friday sent the first elite troops into Gaza ahead of an expected ground offensive in which it has pledged to permanently destroy Hamas.

There are growing fears that the conflict could escalate and draw in other countries. Hizbollah said on Friday it was “ready” and would “contribute” towards the fight with Israel.

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