Israel warns of ground invasion after deadly strikes in Lebanon
Summary
The Israeli Defense Forces have launched a major campaign against Hezbollah with airstrikes in Lebanon and mobilized 100,000 reserve soldiers, warning of potential ground invasion amid escalating violence following the killing of Hezbollah's leader.
Key Points
- Israeli Defense Forces have launched an offensive against Hezbollah after rocket and drone attacks near Haifa.
- Heavy Israeli airstrikes in southern Beirut and southern Lebanon have killed at least 31 people and injured 149.
- Israel mobilized 100,000 reserve soldiers and warned that a ground invasion of Lebanon remains possible.
- Hezbollah's attacks were described as retaliation for the killing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah.