The Israel Defense Forces have launched a limited ground operation in southern Lebanon, the IDF Spokesperson’s Office reports. According to the command, the Israeli military’s target is Hezbollah infrastructure in the area.
According to the report, the targets are located in villages near the border of the two countries. The objects pose a direct threat to settlements in the northern part of Israel.
Earlier it became known that 95 people were killed in IDF strikes on Lebanon on Monday, September 30. As specified by the Lebanese Ministry of Health, another 172 citizens were injured. In addition, the Israeli army declared the territory of three settlements near the border with Lebanon a closed military zone . We are talking about the areas of Metula, Misgav Am and Kfar Giladi.
Earlier, US President Joe Biden expressed concern about a possible Israeli ground operation in Lebanon. According to the head of the White House, a ceasefire must be immediately established in the conflict zone.