What Are the Stakes of Israel's Ground Offensive in Lebanon?
Liban : quels sont les enjeux de l’offensive terrestre israélienne ?
Summary
The Israeli army announced the launch of "limited ground operations" against Hezbollah in southern Lebanon, as the death toll from the conflict approaches 900. France 24 spoke with Dominique Trinquand, a former head of the French military mission to the United Nations, to assess the strategic stakes of the offensive. The operation marks a significant escalation in Israel's campaign against the Lebanese militant group.
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