Biden told reporters when asked whether he was aware of reports about Israeli plans to carry out a limited operation, and whether he would feel comfortable if they went ahead with it: “I know more than you might know and I am comfortable stopping it. We must have a ceasefire now,” according to the statement. What Agence France-Presse reported.
A White House official had said earlier, Monday, that American officials had been informed of the possibility of Israel intensifying its operations against Hezbollah.
The official added that the Israeli steps will include the possibility of conducting a ground operation.
Sources revealed to Sky News Arabia on Monday that an imminent Israeli ground operation may take place in Lebanon.
These sources reported that the ground incursion would be preceded by an air strike on Hezbollah positions in southern Lebanon. She added, “The Israeli army intends to dismantle Hezbollah’s military facilities in the border villages.”
On the other hand, an American official revealed on Monday that the United States believes that Israel may soon launch a limited ground incursion into southern Lebanon.
For his part, an American official told CBS that the Israeli operation in Lebanon could begin within hours.
The Wall Street Journal, citing sources, also highlighted that an Israeli ground incursion into southern Lebanon could come as soon as this week.
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