Israel has instructed its troops to prepare for a potential ground operation in Lebanon, according to a report by The Associated Press. This comes amid rising tensions between Israel and Lebanon, following a spate of violent incidents along their shared border.
The decision to put Israeli forces on high alert for a potential ground operation in Lebanon was made by Israel’s military chief, Lt. Gen. Aviv Kohavi. The move comes after a series of cross-border clashes between Israel and Lebanon, including one incident in which a Lebanese man was killed by Israeli forces after allegedly infiltrating Israeli territory.
The Israeli military has also accused Hezbollah, the Lebanese militant group, of attempting to carry out attacks against Israel from Lebanese territory. Hezbollah has denied these allegations and has accused Israel of provoking the violence along the border.
The prospect of a ground operation in Lebanon has raised concerns about the potential for a wider conflict in the region. Israel has previously fought a war with Hezbollah in 2006, which resulted in significant casualties on both sides.
Lebanon is currently facing a major economic crisis, as well as political instability following the devastating explosion in Beirut last year. The country is also dealing with a growing refugee crisis, as it hosts a large number of Syrian refugees.
The United Nations has called for restraint and dialogue between Israel and Lebanon to avoid further escalation of tensions. The international community is closely monitoring the situation, as any new conflict in the region could have far-reaching consequences.
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