By 9jaeye 
Recent developments indicate that Israel has formally notified the United States of its plans to launch a limited-scale ground invasion into Lebanon. This move comes as Israel prepares to ramp up its military operations against Hezbollah, the Iran-backed militia group, which continues to launch attacks from southern Lebanon into northern Israel. The ground operation will focus on dismantling Hezbollah’s military infrastructure along the Israel-Lebanon border to neutralize the threat to Israeli border communities.
Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant reports that the invasion will play a crucial role in achieving Israel’s military objectives, including securing the safe return of over 60,000 Israelis displaced from northern regions due to ongoing rocket attacks. Gallant told Israeli troops stationed at the northern border that the country would use “all capabilities”—including air, sea, and land forces—to confront Hezbollah and restore security in the region.
Meanwhile, Hezbollah leaders, including Deputy Chief Naim Qassem, have declared their readiness to face any ground assault by Israeli forces. This escalation raises concerns of a broader regional conflict, especially as both Hezbollah and Israel prepare for a potential confrontation.
Although Israel is preparing for a limited incursion, U.S. officials and other international stakeholders have raised alarms about the potential for destabilization. The French government and other global powers have urged Israel to reconsider its plans, warning that a ground invasion could lead to further humanitarian crises in Lebanon.
This impending invasion has heightened fears of a wider conflict that could drag in other countries, including Iran and the United States, both of which have a stake in the region’s stability.
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