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Netanyahu Announces Wide-Scale Military Operation Against Hezbollah in Northern Lebanon

Sep 14, 2024, 05:50 PM

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has announced a wide-scale military operation against Hezbollah in northern Lebanon. This decision follows a series of meetings with the National Security Council and comes amid escalating tensions with Hezbollah and other Iran-backed proxies. Israeli Channel 13 reports that the Israeli army plans a gradual escalation on the northern front, which may necessitate reducing the military presence in Gaza. Officials indicate that the operation could begin within weeks or a few months, contingent on securing international support and ensuring sufficient munitions and forces are in place. A US official has noted that Israel is bracing for an all-out war.