Israel plans to expand operations south of Litani River, Axios says

Israel plans to expand operations south of Litani River, Axios says Israel is planning to expand its military operations in Lebanon with the aim of controlling the entire area south of the Litani River, according to Axios, which cited US and Israeli officials. The report said the move would be part of the ongoing military escalation in the region. An Israeli official told Axios that the army intends to carry out operations in Lebanon similar to those conducted in the Gaza Strip, saying the military could pursue a broader campaign to target Hezbollah positions in the south.