Israel prepares for ground invasion of Lebanon

Israel’s army chief on Wednesday ordered his soldiers to prepare for a possible ground offensive in Lebanon.

“We have been carrying out attacks throughout the day. Both to prepare the ground for a possible entry, but also to continue hitting Hezbollah,” Lieutenant General Herzi Halevi said, according to AFP

Israel’s military has called up two reserve brigades in what could be seen as a sign of further escalation in the conflict with Hezbollah in Lebanon.

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