Israel to expand operations in southern Lebanon
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Netanyahu has instructed an expansion of Israeli military operations in southern Lebanon targeting Hezbollah.
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has instructed an expansion of Israel's military operations in southern Lebanon, where forces are actively targeting Hezbollah, the Iranian-backed militant group. The escalation comes as fighting that began in early March has killed approximately 1,200 people in Lebanon according to the Lebanese government's count. The expanded operations signal a deepening Israeli commitment to degrading Hezbollah's capabilities along Israel's northern border, a longstanding security concern. Netanyahu's directive suggests the conflict, which has already displaced significant populations, is entering a more intensive phase rather than winding down. The move underscores the risk of further regional destabilization, particularly given Hezbollah's ties to Iran and its role in cross-border tensions with Israel.
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