The United States is closely monitoring the situation as Israel considers the possibility of a limited ground incursion into Lebanon. Israeli forces have been mobilizing near the northern border, prompting speculation about a potential incursion. However, Israeli officials have not yet made a final decision on whether to proceed with this military action.
According to US officials, the assessment of a potential ground incursion is based on the movement of Israeli troops and the clearing of certain areas, which could indicate preparations for such an operation. Israel Defense Forces spokesman Peter Lerner has acknowledged that the military is preparing for the possibility of a ground incursion, although it is just one of the options under consideration.
Israel's primary objective in this situation is to ensure the safe return of over 60,000 residents to their homes in northern Israel, near the Lebanese border. General Herzi Halevi, Israel's top military leader, has also stated that preparations are underway for the potential entry of ground forces into Lebanon.
Despite these developments, there is a cautious approach from Israeli officials regarding a ground incursion. A senior Israeli official expressed a preference for avoiding such a military operation, emphasizing the desire to find alternative solutions to the current tensions with Lebanon.
