Israel Expands Military Campaign to Include Return of Residents Near Border with Lebanon

Israeli forces have been engaged in near-daily strikes with Hezbollah since Hamas' October 7 attack, resulting in tens of thousands of Israelis being evacuated from towns along the northern frontier due to rocket fire damage. Israel's defense minister has stated that the possibility of an agreement is dwindling. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has announced an expansion of Israel's war goals, with the security cabinet making this decision. Approximately 60,000 people have been evacuated from northern Israel due to Hezbollah's attacks from neighboring Lebanon.