The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) are preparing for a limited ground operation against Hezbollah in Lebanon, ABC News reported on Saturday, citing an unnamed US official.
“Israel is preparing for a limited ground invasion of Lebanon,” – reports the television channel.
The ABC News source also said Israel is not heeding Washington’s calls to reduce tensions. The Israeli military is carrying out airstrikes against Hezbollah facilities where it believes long-range missiles are stored.
On Saturday, Hezbollah confirmed the death of its leader. Hassan Nasrallah after an Israeli attack on the movement’s headquarters in Beirut.