Israeli media reported that the army is preparing for a ground operation towards Lebanon. It was conveyed that Defense Minister Yoav Gallant addressed armored units near the Lebanon border, saying, “We will activate all our resources, including yours.” According to news in the Israeli media, Defense Minister Yoav Gallant hinted at a possible ground operation against Hezbollah in Lebanon. Various news sources reported Gallant’s words to the armored units near the Lebanon border. Reports indicated Gallant’s statement, “Eliminating Nasrallah is an important step, but not the end. We will mobilize all our resources, including yours, for people living in the north to safely return to their homes.”

LEBANON READY FOR WAR

Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati reiterated his commitment to an immediate ceasefire and stated that they are ready to deploy the army south of the Litani River. Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz, in a statement today, said that Tel Aviv will not accept a ceasefire in Lebanon. Katz added that the only acceptable way for a ceasefire in Lebanon is to disarm Hezbollah by moving them beyond the Litani River.