The Israeli army may further expand military operations in southern Lebanon.
On the 11th local time, Israeli sources cited security department insiders stating that the Israel Defense Forces have currently advanced to an area just a few kilometers from the major city of Nabatieh in southern Lebanon, and are now awaiting a final decision from the government leadership to determine whether to further expand ground operations into the core strongholds of Hezbollah. The IDF emphasized that if the forces continue to advance deeper into northern Lebanon, it will be classified as an "offensive operation," no longer falling under the category of defensive activities.
On the 11th, the Israel Defense Forces also issued a statement saying that their troops have completed relevant military operations in the area north of the Saluki River, a tributary of the Litani River in southern Lebanon, and have gained "operational control" of that area. (Reporter: Liang Hui, CCTV)
Israeli forces advanced towards the southern Lebanese city of Nabatiyeh on November 11, awaiting a government decision on expanding ground operations against Hezbollah. The Israeli Defense Forces stated they have completed military actions north of the Saluki River, gaining operational control of the area.
- Israeli forces have advanced to within a few kilometers of Nabatiyeh.
- The Israeli military is awaiting a decision from higher government officials.
- If the military continues to advance northward, it will be classified as an offensive operation.
- Israeli forces have completed military actions north of the Saluki River and gained operational control of the area.