Israel is preparing to halt its ground offensive against Hezbollah in southern Lebanon, according to Kan public broadcaster. The IDF's 36th Division has pushed north and neared the city of Nabatieh, but a political decision on how far to go appears imminent.
Israel is preparing to stop the IDF's ground advance in southern Lebanon, Kan reported early Friday morning, citing unnamed security sources. The reports come as the 36th Division has pushed north to the outskirts of Nabatieh, southern Lebanon's third-largest city and a key Hezbollah stronghold.
As The Zioneer has reported, the division crossed the Litani River undetected earlier this week and has been awaiting a political decision on whether to enter Nabatieh or shift to a westward sweep along the river. The latest reporting suggests the cabinet may opt to halt the offensive before a full assault on the city.
No official confirmation has been issued by the IDF or the Prime Minister's Office. The decision remains in the political echelon, according to Kan's sources, and could signal a transition from a broad ground maneuver to more limited targeted operations.
2 developments
- StrongIDF within kilometers of Nabatieh, awaits political decision on offensive depth
- DevelopingIDF pushes into three new axes in southern Lebanon, sources report
- DevelopingIDF advances on Nabatieh direction from Arnoun, clashes and heavy shelling reported
- StrongIDF maintains strikes on Hezbollah infrastructure in southern Lebanon
Source and signal
- Internal intake