The United States sees signs that Israel is preparing a military invasion of Lebanon, CNN reports, citing a senior source in US President Joe Biden’s administration and another US official, although the possible timing of such an operation is not specified.
“The United States sees the possibility of a limited ground invasion of Lebanon… the American assessment is based on the mobilization of Israeli soldiers and the clearing of areas in possible preparation for the launch of a ground offensive,” – indicates the television channel.
ABC News previously reported that Israel is preparing for a limited ground operation in Lebanon, citing an unnamed US administration official.
On Wednesday, the Chief of Staff of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) Herzi Halevi He stated that preparations are underway for a ground operation in southern Lebanon. Earlier, Hezbollah confirmed the death of its secretary general, Hassan Nasrallah, as a result of an Israeli airstrike in the southern suburbs of Beirut.
