Netanyahu orders deeper Israeli invasion into Lebanon

Al Jazeera
March 30, 2026
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Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu orders military expansion of invasion into southern Lebanon.

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered the military to expand its invasion deeper into southern Lebanon. The decision represents an escalation of Israel's ongoing military operations in the region, which have intensified over recent months amid rising tensions with Hezbollah. The expanded incursion signals Netanyahu's intent to press the campaign further despite international calls for de-escalation and ceasefire negotiations. The move affects civilians in southern Lebanon and carries significant risk of broader regional conflict involving multiple armed groups. This marks a critical juncture in a conflict that has already displaced tens of thousands of people and drawn concern from the U.S. and other regional powers.

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Netanyahu has ordered the military to expand its invasion operations in southern Lebanon.

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