Israel Media: Ground offensive in Lebanon could begin shortly

According to US media reports, Israel is planning a limited ground offensive in Lebanon, which could begin shortly. This was reported by the Washington Post and CBS, citing a US government official who said that Israel had informed the US of such a plan. According to the report, the operation could begin within hours.

US President Joe Biden did not directly confirm the reports in an exchange with journalists. When asked whether he was aware of Israel's plans to launch a "limited operation" in Lebanon and was in agreement with them, Biden replied: "I know more than you think. And I agree that they should stop. We should have a ceasefire now."

SDA