Israel announces Lebanon ground assault against Hezbollah

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Israel has launched ground operations against Hezbollah in Lebanon, while US President Trump pressures world powers to reopen the Strait of Hormuz shipping lane choked by Iranian attacks. Global oil prices have surged 40-50 percent amid the escalating conflict.

JERUSALEM (March 16): Israel said Monday it had launched ground operations against Hezbollah in Lebanon while US President Donald Trump piled pressure on world powers to help reopen the vital shipping lane choked off by Iranian attacks. Global oil prices have surged by 40 to 50 percent after Iran attacked shipping in the Strait of [...] The post Israel announces Lebanon ground assault against Hezbollah appeared first on Borneo Post Online.