IDF says it has begun a ‘targeted’ ground operation in Lebanon; US warns Iran against reprisals

Israel’s military says it has begun operation against Hezbollah in southern Lebanon; US secretary of defence warns of ‘serious consequences’ for Iran if it attacks Israel or exploits tensions

Israel has begun limited raids against Hezbollah in southern Lebanon, the military has said in a statement.

The IDF began a few hours ago a targeted and demarcated ground operation in southern Lebanon against terrorist targets and infrastructures of the terrorist organization Hezbollah.”

The IDF said that the targets were villages close to the border that posed an immediate threat to Israeli communities in the country’s north.

The statement follows a similar proclamation from the US earlier, in which White House officials that Israeli forces appeared to have launched “limited ground operations” targeting Hezbollah.

Heavy shelling into Lebanon has been taking place along the border in the area north of Kiryat Shimona. The towns of Marjayoun, Wazzani and Khiam were being shelled on Monday night.

Source: The Guardaian