Israeli Troops Enter Southern Lebanon Amid Hezbollah Clashes

• Israeli military confirms soldiers are "operating in southern Lebanon" as strikes against Hezbollah continue.
• Troops are positioned at several points near the border in a "forward defense posture" to battle Hezbollah militants.
• Deployment aims to increase security for residents in northern Israel near the border with Lebanon.
• The army has also beefed up troops and air defenses in the area, with no plans to evacuate Israeli residents.
• New deployment is in addition to five existing positions in southern Lebanon, aiming to prevent attacks on Israeli border towns.