Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he has ordered a ‘deepening’ of Israel’s military operation in Lebanon as tensions along the border continue to escalate.
The announcement comes amid growing clashes between Israeli forces and Hezbollah fighters, raising fears of a wider conflict in the region.
According to Israeli officials, the expanded military operation will target what Israel describes as Hezbollah infrastructure and armed positions in southern Lebanon.
Netanyahu said Israel would continue taking strong action to protect its security and respond to ongoing cross-border attacks.
The latest statement follows days of intensified airstrikes and military exchanges near the Israel-Lebanon frontier, where violence has continued to increase.
Residents in parts of southern Lebanon have reported heavy explosions, rising smoke, and damage to residential areas following Israeli strikes.
Meanwhile, Hezbollah has also continued launching attacks toward northern Israel, keeping tensions extremely high on both sides of the border.
The situation has raised international concern, with world leaders warning that further escalation could destabilize the wider Middle East.
Analysts say Netanyahu’s comments signal that Israel may be preparing for a broader and longer military campaign in Lebanon if hostilities continue intensifying.
As fighting continues, international calls for restraint and diplomatic solutions are growing, while civilians on both sides remain caught in the escalating conflict.
