The Lebanese government has decided to “immediately” appeal to the UN Security Council over Israeli actions that “threaten Lebanon’s sovereignty,” its spokesperson announced Thursday, as Israel says it intends to intensify its military campaign against Hezbollah.
Following a cabinet meeting, Information Minister Paul Morcos said the decision was driven by “the bombing of most of the Litani bridges,” the river that separates part of the south from the rest of the country, “the mass forced displacement of residents,” and “the advance of Israeli troops into Lebanese territory, accompanied by destruction… that threatens Lebanon’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.”
Israeli Advance in the South
The Israeli military said it is intensifying its operations in southern Lebanon, combining expanded ground maneuvers with sustained strikes on Hezbollah targets.
According to IDF spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Ella Wawiya, more than 2,000 targets have been hit and around 700 militants killed, including members of the elite Radwan Force, as the army also focuses on dismantling Hezbollah’s economic infrastructure.
The Israeli Army’s Arabic-language spokesperson Avichay Adraee added that the 91st Division is continuing targeted ground operations to expand the forward security zone, having destroyed over 350 sites and eliminated more than 330 operatives.
Meanwhile, local media reported that the 162nd Division has joined the offensive today alongside the 91st and 36th divisions, signaling a further escalation of Israel’s ground campaign in the south.
With AFP
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