Benjamin Netanyahu has commanded an expansion of military operations in southern Lebanon, aiming to halt the relentless rocket barrages from Hezbollah. This directive comes as Israel intensifies its efforts to secure its northern border amidst a wider regional conflict involving Iran.
Israeli forces have already established an expanded ‘buffer zone’ in the south, with officials previously indicating intentions to extend it as far as the Litani River. The latest order suggests a potential further broadening of this operation, although specific details remain undisclosed by the government.
This escalation follows weeks of cross-border attacks, with Hezbollah launching rockets in response to American and Israeli strikes targeting Iran. Israeli operations have resulted in significant casualties in Lebanon, while the Israeli military reports limited losses among its own ranks.