Breaking: Israel Conducting Limited Operations Inside Lebanon

The U.S. State Department confirmed on Monday that Israel is conducting limited ground operations against Hezbollah in Lebanon. According to State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller, Israel has informed the U.S. that these operations target Hezbollah infrastructure near the border.

On the same day, Israel’s Defense Minister, Yoav Gallant, hinted at the possibility of a broader offensive against Hezbollah, stating that Israel would deploy forces “from the air, from the sea, and on land” as needed. This warning came as parts of Israel’s northern border with Lebanon were declared a closed zone by the Israeli military.

The escalation follows Hezbollah’s low-intensity strikes on Israeli forces, which began shortly after Hamas’s unprecedented attack on Israel on October 7, sparking conflict in Gaza. Since then, clashes along the border have intensified, with Israeli airstrikes inside Lebanon killing hundreds, including Hezbollah leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah.

Reports indicate that Israel has already launched small, precision raids across the border and may be planning a larger ground operation, while artillery strikes have been hitting southern Lebanese villages near the border.