Israel targets Hizbollah as conflict widens across Middle East
Oil price surges and stocks fall as war intensifies
Oil price surges and stocks fall as war intensifies

Hizbollah said it had engaged Israeli forces in the Bekaa Valley

Widespread opposition to conflict and mass displacement stoke sectarian tensions

Israeli military fires barrage of missiles on Lebanese capital as it vows to continue war on Hizbollah

US and Israeli air strikes throw energy markets into turmoil

Bombardment prompted Iran to halt passage of oil tankers through Strait of Hormuz

Oil prices jump as Israel says it expects Tehran to retaliate