Israel Expands Ground Offensive in Southern Lebanon

The Israeli army has deployed the 98th Division to southern Lebanon, joining five other divisions already engaged in ground operations. The military says the move is meant to reinforce defensive lines and remove threats to northern residents, alongside ongoing artillery and airstrikes.

According to Yedioth Ahronoth, the aim is to push Hezbollah fighters north of the Litani River and destroy sites in border villages Israel claims are used for military purposes. The paper noted that operations in Lebanon are “more complex” than in Gaza due to the terrain.

Israeli forces have been conducting airstrikes and ground incursions since Hezbollah’s cross-border attack on March 2, despite a ceasefire agreed in November 2024. Lebanese authorities report at least 1,497 killed and 4,639 injured since the offensive began.

Source: Newstimehub