Middle East: Israel launches ground operations in Lebanon

The Israeli military said it commenced ground raids against Hezbollah in southern Lebanon. Meanwhile, loud explosions were heard over the Lebanese capital, Beirut. DW has the latest.

• Syria said several people were killed by an Israeli strike in Damascus
• Israel's military has confirmed the launching of 'limited' ground raids in southern Lebanon
• Large explosions were heard over Beirut after Israeli authorities warned residents of three districts to evacuate

Here are the main headlines from the Israel-Lebanon escalation, Gaza, Yemen and other parts of the Middle East on Tuesday, October 1: