Israel's defence minister Yoav Gallant tells troops in the north they are prepared to use forces "from the air, sea, and land".

Hezbollah is "ready for a ground engagement," deputy chief Naim Qassem said in his first speech since leader Hassan Nasrallah was killed.

Nearly a year after Hamas’ unprecedented assault shattered their spirits, Israelis are in a triumphant mood over the pummeling their military has given Lebanon’s Hezbollah and the killing of its elusive leader.