US EditionIsrael Authorizes IDF to Seize Strategic Areas in Lebanon, Defense Minister Confirms
- Defence Minister Israel Katz announced Tuesday that he and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu authorised the IDF to enter and hold positions in southern Lebanon to prevent fire on Israeli border communities, with ground forces launching forward defensive operations south of the Litani River.
- Regional strikes and counterstrikes between Iran and Israel escalated after the Feb. 28 U.S.-Israeli campaign killed Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, with Hezbollah retaliating by targeting Ramat David and Meron air bases.
- NNA and ministry reports list casualties and wounded, including 31 killed and 149 injured in Israeli airstrikes on Beirut's southern suburbs and southern Lebanon, with warnings issued to 59 villages and over 50 areas for evacuation, targeting `Hezbollah command centres and weapons storage facilities in Beirut` — Israel said.
- IDF leadership signalled firm intent, with Zamir stating `Hezbollah suffering a devastating blow`, and Trump warning `You'll soon know our response` amid market disruptions near the Strait of Hormuz.
- The IDF's declared readiness to operate across arenas suggests coordinated strikes on Tehran and Beirut, while Prime Minister Nawaf Salam warned against dragging Lebanon into a broader war.
202 Articles
202 Articles
Israel expands ground operations in Lebanon, moves to create buffer zone
Israel intensifies its ground operations in southern Lebanon, aiming to establish a buffer zone amid escalating tensions with Hezbollah. Discover the latest developments in this regional conflict as Israel seeks to protect its northern communities from rocket and drone attacks.
Israel Expands Ground Presence In Southern Lebanon As Hezbollah Attacks Continue
by Emmitt Barry, Worthy News Washington D.C. Bureau Chief (Worthy News) – Israel’s military said Tuesday it had expanded its troop deployment deeper into southern Lebanon as fighting with the Hezbollah terror group intensified along the northern border. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said soldiers from the 91st “Galilee” Division had moved beyond five existing forward positions and taken control of additional “dominant terrain” near the border …
Israel sent additional troops to southern Lebanon on Tuesday and ordered residents of more than 80 villages to evacuate, while the Lebanese military-political group Hezbollah backed by Iran stated that it is ready for an open war, aggravating the already volatile situation in the region. Recent exchanges began after Hezbollah launched rockets and drones into northern Israel early on Monday. Israel responded with a wave of air strikes that killed…
Lebanese army retreats as Israel reinforces troops along the Lebanon border
The Israeli military said it is preparing for a potential ground operation in Lebanon, though its focus remains on Iran. The UN said nearly 30,000 Lebanese residents have been displaced since Saturday
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 44% of the sources are Center
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
