BBC travels inside occupied Lebanon as officials say Israel is expanding positions — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/bbc-travels-inside-occupied-lebanon-as-officials-say-israel-is-expanding-positionsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. IDF and Hezbollah Trade Strikes in Southern Lebanonhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/bbc-travels-inside-occupied-lebanon-as-officials-say-israel-is-expanding-positionshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/bbc-travels-inside-occupied-lebanon-as-officials-say-israel-is-expanding-positions#u56812Fri, 04 Sep 2026 09:40:31 +0000Israeli forces are expanding positions inside occupied Lebanon as fighting continues between the military and Hezbollah. The Israel Defense Forces struck southern Lebanon after sirens sounded in Israel and following an attack where Hezbollah launched explosive drones at troops in the area. These military actions unfold concurrently with a detainee exchange. Media teams from the BBC have traveled directly inside occupied Lebanon to document the evolving operational environment.Why it mattersCross-border hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah persist despite diplomatic efforts and regional tur