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Israeli forces cross key Lebanon river in expanded ground offensive

The military said the push aims to destroy Hezbollah infrastructure as Lebanon reports more than 3,300 deaths and about 1 million displaced.

  • The IDF announced control of Beaufort Ridge north of the Litani River, while The IAF, artillery, and tanks conducted extensive support strikes to reduce resistance ahead of the advance.
  • Responding to ongoing Hezbollah drone attacks that have killed and wounded soldiers, ground forces moved past the Yellow Line and Litani River to secure the area.
  • IDF ground forces are operating near the Hezbollah stronghold of Nabatiya, which is around 20 kilometers from the Israel-Lebanon border.
  • "Cause for serious concern," German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul added, while Foreign Minister Yvette Cooper said, "Israel's military escalation in Lebanon has killed and displaced civilians."
  • Senior Israeli officials have appealed to Washington to authorize strikes in Beirut, hoping for a favorable response due to the lack of progress in negotiations between Washington and Tehran.
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The Israel Defense Forces have established control over strategic areas of Lebanon, but Hezbollah continues its attacks. Israel has asked the United States to expand the scale of its military strikes on Beirut. This comes amid a complete lack of progress in diplomatic negotiations with Tehran and the Lebanese side, according to RBC-Ukraine, citing sources in The Jerusalem Post. Read also: Israel Severing Relations with UN Chief: What Jerusalem D…

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Beaufort Castle since its construction in the 12th century has been a strategic enclave in all conflicts in this area of the Middle East through the control of the Crusaders to Israel today. More information: Israeli military troops cross the Litani River and extend their offensive in Lebanon

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