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Israel begins offensive in Lebanon

General Staff reports prolonged combat days on the northern front

Israel begins offensive in Lebanon

The Israeli army announced the start of an offensive operation in Lebanon. Based on comments by Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir: "We need to prepare for very long days of fighting on the northern front." Lebanon launched a missile strike on an Israeli military base south of Haifa, calling it revenge for Khamenei's death. In response, Israel began bombing Beirut, with explosions reported in the southern part of the city.

Context

Since the 1970s, Israel and Lebanon have repeatedly clashed in armed conflicts, including the 2006 conflict.

Summary:

Israel launched an offensive in Lebanon, calling the operations prolonged combat days; in response to Lebanon's rocket attack on a military base, Israeli forces attacked Beirut.