Israel Planning 'Massive' Invasion Of Southern Lebanon To Dismantle Hezbollah

Last Updated:March 14, 2026, 16:35 IST

Israel plans a major ground invasion of southern Lebanon to push Hezbollah from the border and destroy its weapons. The IDF has started targeted raids.

Israel is planning to launch a “massive" ground invasion of southern Lebanon in order to push the Iran-backed Hezbollah terror group away from the border and destroy its weapons stores and positions, the Israeli military said on social media.

“In accordance with the decision of the political echelon, a few hours ago, the IDF began limited, localized, and targeted ground raids based on precise intelligence against Hezbollah terrorist targets and infrastructure in southern Lebanon. These targets are located in villages close to the border and pose an immediate threat to Israeli communities in northern Israel," the post reads.

“These targets are located in villages close to the border and pose an immediate threat to Israeli communities in northern Israel," the post added.

Earlier in the day, Hezbollah’s deputy leader, Naim Kassem, said in a televised address that “the resistance forces are ready for a ground engagement." That was despite a series of devastating Israeli attacks on Hezbollah leaders and members in recent weeks.

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