The American Bloomberg Agency quoted Israeli officials as saying, “The Israeli army is preparing for a possible ground operation in Lebanon.”“.
“Israel Today” newspaper said, “Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Yoav Galant agreed last week to accept steps that include introducing forces into Lebanon.”
The newspaper explained that “there is a consensus within the political system in Israel to launch a limited ground invasion into Lebanon.”
The newspaper pointed out that “Israel’s readiness for ground action will leave room for negotiations to remove Hezbollah fighters from the border with a written agreement.”
Maariv newspaper quoted Israeli sources as saying, “The decision for the ground operation in Lebanon has not been taken yet, and it confirmed that the army is ready for that.”
The sources said, “The ground operation in Lebanon will be limited once it is approved.”
In the same context, ABC quoted American officials as saying, “Israel has begun or is about to begin small-scale border movements inside Lebanon.”
Earlier, CNN quoted an American official as saying, “It is possible that Israel will launch a limited ground operation in Lebanon while moving forces to the northern border.”
The New York Times also quoted officials as saying that US President Joe Biden informed Netanyahu that the assassination of Nasrallah might ignite a regional war, and asked him to halt his fire.
Yesterday, Saturday, the Israeli army announced its readiness for a broader war, and said that “a ground operation is an option,” indicating that “Hezbollah” can still fire on Israel.”
This comes after the assassination of Hezbollah Secretary General Hassan Nasrallah in an Israeli raid, which also resulted in the killing of prominent leaders in the party and a commander in the Iranian Revolutionary Guard.
57 people were killed and hundreds injured today, as a result of Israeli bombing of Lebanese cities and villages.
Last updated: September 29, 2024 – 21:30
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