Israel vows 'more fierce' attack against Hezbollah than Gaza campaign, says it's ready to invade Lebanon

Israel demands that Hezbollah move north of the Litani River, which runs between four and 30 kilometres from the Lebanese border, to protect its residents in northern Israel. If there’s no pullback, Defence Minister Yoav Gallant indicated, a ground invasion of Lebanon’s south could come next.

Israel vows 'more fierce' attack against Hezbollah than Gaza campaign, says it's ready to invade Lebanon
Smoke rises behind a destroyed house following an Israeli airstrike on Khiam village, as seen from Marjayoun town, south Lebanon, Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2024.

Israel demands that Hezbollah move north of the Litani River, which runs between four and 30 kilometres from the Lebanese border, to protect its residents in northern Israel. If there’s no pullback, Defence Minister Yoav Gallant indicated, a ground invasion of Lebanon’s south could come next.