JERUSALEM/BEIRUT: The Israeli military said on Tuesday it had launched targeted raids against Hezbollah in southwest Lebanon, expanding its ground operations along the country’s coastline after deploying more troops.
On its Telegram channel, the military said its 146th Division began “limited, localized, targeted operational activities” against Hezbollah targets and infrastructure in southwestern Lebanon.
While the military has not disclosed how many troops are operating inside Lebanon, the Times of Israel newspaper reported the number likely exceeds 15,000.
The 146th division is the first reserve division to operate in southern Lebanon as part of the ongoing operations against Hezbollah, the military said.
It previously served in the Gaza Strip and the occupied West Bank.
Israeli ground operations inside southern Lebanon began on September 30.
The military describing them as “limited, localized, and targeted raids” aimed at dismantling Hezbollah’s infrastructure.
Initially concentrated in the south and southeast of Lebanon, the Israeli military operations have now been extended to the southwest.
Israel army begins operations against Hezbollah in southwest Lebanon
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Israel army begins operations against Hezbollah in southwest Lebanon
- The military said its 146th Division began “limited, localized, targeted operational activities” against Hezbollah targets
- Israeli ground operations inside southern Lebanon began on September 30
Spain PM urges world to ‘raise its voice’ for Palestinians
- Spain, where support for the Palestinian cause is strong, has been one of Europe’s most vocal critics of Israel’s military offensive in Gaza
MADRID: Spain’s PM on Thursday called on the international community to “raise its voice” to prevent the plight of Palestinians from being forgotten, during a meeting with Palestinian Authority leader Mahmud Abbas.
Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez also repeated Madrid’s support for a two-state solution, describing it as “the only possible solution” to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
He stressed that the recent ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza must be real and not “fictitious,” and insisted that attacks on civilians must end.
“The year 2025 has been terrible for the Palestinian people,” the Socialist prime minister said as he stood alongside Abbas in Madrid.
“Genuine peace must be based on justice. Those responsible for this genocide will be held accountable, sooner or later.”
Abbas thanked Spain for recognizing the State of Palestine in May 2024 and praised Madrid’s leadership in building an international coalition to expand recognition. He also called for an end to violence in Gaza and the West Bank.
Spain, where support for the Palestinian cause is strong, has been one of Europe’s most vocal critics of Israel’s military offensive in Gaza following the Hamas attacks of October 7, 2023 that began the war.
