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Israeli ground forces begin 'targeted raids' on Hezbollah in Lebanon

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Israeli military said it began "limited, localised and targeted ground raids" against Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon .

The incursion follows weeks of heavy blows by Israel against Hezbollah - including an airstrike that killed its longtime leader, Hassan Nasrallah .

The last time Israel and Hezbollah engaged in ground combat was in 2006 .

Israel declared three small border communities to be a "closed military zone".

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79

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75

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71

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formal

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English

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62

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possibly offensive

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not hateful

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short-lived

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