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Israel Prepares Imminent Limited Ground Operation in Lebanon, US Officials Say

Sep 30, 2024, 03:10 PM

Israel is reportedly preparing to launch a limited ground operation in Lebanon, targeting Hezbollah positions along the border. According to multiple US officials, including statements to ABC and CBS, the operation could start imminently and is intended to clear out militant infrastructure to protect Israeli border communities. The US believes the incursion will be smaller in scale compared to Israel's 2006 war with Hezbollah and will last a shorter period of time. Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant has indicated that the next stage of the war against Hezbollah will begin soon. Reports suggest that Israel has already conducted some special forces raids within Lebanese borders in preparation for the larger operation.