Published: Feb 20, 2026, 20:30 IST | Updated: Feb 20, 2026, 20:30 IST
The Israel Defense Forces launched strikes targeting Hezbollah and Islamic Jihad positions in Lebanon as cross-border tensions continue. The developments come amid renewed fighting and political friction, with Hezbollah publicly rejecting calls for disarmament. The situation underscores persistent security risks along the Israel-Lebanon frontier and growing regional uncertainty.