The Associated Press is now calling Israel’s military actions in southern Lebanon an invasion. Israel has moved thousands of troops across the border into Lebanon, although it won't say how many.

Fears of a long-term occupation of southern Lebanon have grown, with Israel moving to establish a buffer zone, leveling homes and destroying bridges over the Litani River.

Israeli paramedic Dr. Gal Rosen delivered a baby in Tel Aviv, then raced to a bomb shelter with the newborn as Iron Dome missile sirens blared overhead.

The Israeli military is preparing for a possible ground operation in Lebanon as Hezbollah launched dozens of rockets into Israel, including a longer-range projectile that set off air raid sirens in Tel Aviv.

Four relatives in Israel were killed when an Iranian missile slammed into a residential building overnight, in an incident that could have been deadlier if the bomb wasn't a dud, officials said.

Iran and Israel traded attacks on Tuesday as Tehran defiantly refused to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and accept a ceasefire deal on the eve of a deadline set by U.S. President Donald Trump to agree to his demands or get “taken out.