Israel Expands Ground Operations in Southern Lebanon
L'invasion du Sud-Liban se précise
Summary
The Israeli army announced on Monday, March 16, that it was conducting "limited and targeted" incursions into new areas of southern Lebanon, stepping up its ground offensive against Hezbollah. Lebanese Culture Minister and former UN envoy Ghassan Salamé commented on the escalation live on France 24. The move signals a significant intensification of Israeli military operations in the region.
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