Israel Deploys Troops on Border, Army Chief Warns of Possible Ground Operation in Lebanon

Israeli military officials, including Lieutenant General Herzi Halevi, have been making statements indicating a potential escalation of the conflict in Lebanon. Halevi told troops that they will continue to attack Hezbollah, and that their entry into the region will show Hezbollah what it means to face a professional combat force. The Israeli military is reportedly gearing up for ground operations in Lebanon, with thousands of personnel on standby for a possible invasion. The goal of these operations is to destroy Hezbollah's infrastructure and encircle its leader, Hassan Nasrallah.