Israeli Forces Launch ‘Targeted’ Ground Operation in Lebanon.
On Monday, Israeli military forces crossed into southern Lebanon, carrying out what they described as “limited, localized, and targeted ground raids” against Hezbollah, the Iran-backed militant group. According to U.S. officials, the goal of the operation is to push Hezbollah further away from the Israeli border. The operation is expected to last for days rather than weeks.
Israel informed U.S. officials that the mission focuses on moving Hezbollah forces farther from the border and targeting their infrastructure, including weapons stockpiles. The operation is designed to be short in both duration and geographic reach.
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In a statement, Israeli officials said, “A few hours ago, the IDF began limited, localized, and targeted ground raids based on precise intelligence against Hezbollah terrorist targets and infrastructure in southern Lebanon. These targets are located in villages near the border and pose an immediate threat to Israeli communities in northern Israel.”
Hezbollah, a Lebanese militia and political group backed by Iran, began launching attacks on Israel on October 8 in support of Hamas, another Iranian proxy engaged in conflict with Israel since its October 7 attack. The ongoing exchanges between Hezbollah and Israel have displaced tens of thousands of people along both sides of the Lebanese-Israeli border.
Earlier this month, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu signaled that the country was entering a new phase of the conflict, focused on ensuring the safe return of displaced residents to northern Israel.
Israeli Forces Launch ‘Targeted’ Ground Operation in Lebanon.
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