Israel is reportedly preparing a “massive” ground invasion of southern Lebanon aimed at pushing the Iran-backed Hezbollah terror group away from the Israeli border and dismantling its weapons infrastructure.
According to a report from Axios, the operation would target territory south of the Litani River, an area Israeli security officials see as critical to preventing Hezbollah attacks on northern Israel.
The move follows a large-scale rocket barrage earlier this week, when Hezbollah launched more than 200 rockets toward northern Israel.
Israel is planning massive ground invasion of Lebanon, aiming to seize the entire area south of the Litani River and dismantle Hezbollah’s military infrastructure, Israeli and U.S. officials say. My story on @axioshttps://t.co/U8RCQJMC5P
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Officials said the attack was coordinated with Iran, which launched missiles at Israel at the same time.
“Before this attack we were ready for a ceasefire in Lebanon, but after it there is no way back from a massive operation,” a senior Israeli official told Axios.
Another Israeli official said the strategy would mirror Israel’s campaign against Hamas infrastructure in Gaza.
“We are going to do what we did in Gaza,” the official said.
BREAKING: Israel is planning a major expansion of its ground operation in Lebanon, aiming to seize the area south of the Litani River and dismantle Hezbollah’s military infrastructure, according to Israeli and U.S. officials. — Axios pic.twitter.com/0Y1Oeao6iS
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The objective is to seize territory, push Hezbollah forces north of the Litani River and dismantle military positions embedded in villages across southern Lebanon.
The Israel Defense Forces have already begun preparations, while additional regular army units are also being deployed.
The IDF has also urged thousands of civilians in southern Lebanon to evacuate areas where Hezbollah operates.
The Trump administration reportedly supports Israel’s plans but has asked them to avoid striking major national infrastructure.
Israel agreed not to target Beirut’s international airport, though insisted other infrastructure remained on the table.
On Friday, Israeli forces destroyed a bridge over the Litani River, which the military said Hezbollah was using to move fighters and weapons into southern Lebanon.
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz warned Lebanon could face further strikes if Hezbollah activity continues.
“This is only the beginning and the Lebanese government and the Lebanese state will pay an increasing price through damage to Lebanese national infrastructure that is used by Hezbollah terrorists,” said Katz.
“The Lebanese government, which misled and did not fulfill its commitment to disarm Hezbollah, will pay increasing prices through damage to infrastructure and the loss of territory, until the central commitment of disarming Hezbollah is fulfilled,” he added.
Meanwhile, Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem said Friday the group was prepared for a prolonged military confrontation.
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