IDF pushes to expand Lebanon ground op

Senior Israeli Defense Forces officials are pushing to expand the ongoing ground operation deeper into southern Lebanon, beyond the current forward positions. IDF data indicates that 70–80% of Hezbollah fire originates from areas north of the Litani River. The proposed expansion aims to push Hezbollah forces further back and reduce the threat to northern Israeli communities. This internal military debate comes amid sustained cross-border hostilities and ongoing diplomatic negotiations over the future of southern Lebanon.