Israeli tanks massed near the border with Lebanon, in northern Israel, on March 10, 2026. (Credit: Amir Cohen/Reuters)
After 1978, 1982, 2006, and 2024, what will the upcoming Israeli invasion of southern Lebanon look like? While it took them two weeks to cross the Blue Line after the start of the escalation in autumn 2024, Israeli troops this time launched their incursions barely 48 hours after hostilities began. These operations often start from the five positions they have never stopped occupying, in violation of the latest cease-fire. And with each passing day, Israel advances a little further. Tel Aviv seems all the more determined to carry out an invasion following the massive “chewed straw” operation launched by Hezbollah and Iran on Wednesday night.In this context, the nature of this ground offensive is becoming clearer. On Wednesday, the Israeli General Staff said it had “reinforced” its troops on the Lebanese “front” by sending the Golani...
After 1978, 1982, 2006, and 2024, what will the upcoming Israeli invasion of southern Lebanon look like? While it took them two weeks to cross the Blue Line after the start of the escalation in autumn 2024, Israeli troops this time launched their incursions barely 48 hours after hostilities began. These operations often start from the five positions they have never stopped occupying, in violation of the latest cease-fire. And with each passing day, Israel advances a little further. Tel Aviv seems all the more determined to carry out an invasion following the massive “chewed straw” operation launched by Hezbollah and Iran on Wednesday night.In this context, the nature of this ground offensive is becoming clearer. On Wednesday, the Israeli General Staff said it had “reinforced” its troops on the Lebanese “front” by sending the...
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