Israeli army preparing to expand ground operations in Lebanon despite ceasefire: Report

The Israeli army is preparing to expand its ground operations in Lebanon pending approval from the political echelon, Israeli media reported Monday. “In light of the ceasefire and the ongoing violations by Hezbollah, the Israeli army is already preparing on the ground to expand its ground operations in Lebanon,” according to Channel 12 The broadcaster said the army was making field preparations “to create the possibility of expanding the fighting,” depending on decisions by Israel’s political leadership. “We are preparing for the possibility that the political echelon will give the green light to expand the operation in Lebanon,” the broadcaster quoted an unnamed Israeli military source as saying. Three Israeli military divisions are currently operating in Lebanon, according to the […]