Cairo: Hani Kamal El-Din
Israel intends to carry out a military operation targeting Hezbollah, as Israeli forces are scheduled to penetrate deep into Lebanese territory for a distance of between 1 and 2 kilometers. This came according to a report by Al Arabiya, based on information from informed sources. In the first phase of the operation against Hezbollah, the Israeli army plans to advance deep into Lebanon for a distance of between 1 and 2 kilometers. Al Arabiya reported this, citing sources. A Lebanese security source told Reuters that Israeli forces crossed the border into Lebanon on Tuesday evening to conduct reconnaissance and investigation operations. Lebanese forces also withdrew from their positions along the border. In the early hours of Tuesday, units of the Israeli army crossed the Lebanese border, where they began carrying out reconnaissance operations and planting mines, according to what a source in the Lebanese security services told Reuters. Security sources also reported that Lebanese forces retreated from their positions along the border, indicating an escalation of military tensions in the region. Earlier, the UN peacekeeping forces accused Israel of violating Lebanese sovereignty, reflecting growing concerns about the escalation of military operations in the region. This statement came after the Israeli forces announced on September 23 the start of a “preemptive offensive operation” inside Lebanese territory, with the aim of eliminating the military infrastructure of Hezbollah, which is one of Israel’s most prominent enemies. As the military operations entered a new phase, the Israeli Defense Forces began carrying out limited ground raids on the party’s sites on October 1. These raids target various facilities linked to Hezbollah, as part of a strategy aimed at strengthening Israeli security and undermining the military capabilities of opponents in the region. These developments reflect the tense situation in the Middle East, where everyone is awaiting the reactions of various parties, including the Lebanese government and Hezbollah. This military escalation could have major repercussions on regional security, and could lead to a worsening of the humanitarian situation in Lebanon.
