Israeli military says "targeted" ground operation in southern Lebanon against Hezbollah has begun
SUMMARY
The Israeli military launched a "targeted" ground operation in southern Lebanon, focusing on Hezbollah positions near the Israeli border. Dubbed "Northern Arrows," this operation is part of Israel's broader effort to dismantle Hezbollah’s capabilities, coming after the group’s leader, Hassan Nasrallah, and other commanders were killed in Israeli airstrikes. The operation involved ground raids backed by Israeli air and artillery strikes, marking an escalation in the conflict that has persisted since Hezbollah began attacking Israel following Hamas' assault on October 7th. Israeli forces are now concentrating on eliminating Hezbollah’s military infrastructure, which includes tens of thousands of fighters and an extensive rocket arsenal. The raids were planned in advance and approved by Israeli political leaders, with no immediate reports of direct clashes. Hezbollah has vowed to continue its fight, even after the loss of key leaders, as Israel aims to secure its northern border.
