A viral picture showing an Israeli soldier smashing a statue of Jesus Christ with a sledgehammer during an offensive in southern Lebanon sparks outrage.

Secretary-General of Hezbollah Sheikh Naim Qassem thanked Iran for its support in the face of Israeli aggression and said the closure of the Strait of Hormuz forced the United States and Israel to agree to a ceasefire in Lebanon.

Hezbollah strongly rejects any connection to the deadly assault on UNIFIL peacekeeping forces in southern Lebanon.

The Israeli military has implemented a 'yellow line' military zones and buffer areas across southern Lebanon similar to those in war-ravaged Gaza Strip.

A senior Hezbollah official says Iran’s show of power after the recent US-Israeli aggression against the country has further strengthened the resistance movement.

At least 75 members of the British Parliament have signed a motion to sanction Israel over its genocidal actions in Palestine and Lebanon.

Israeli forces reportedly carry out house demolitions in several southern Lebanese border towns.