Media: IDF operation in Lebanon may include ground offensive – UPDATED

The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) General Staff operation in Lebanon may include a ground offensive, with no immunity for members of Hezbollah, Report informs via The Times of Israel.

Saudi channel Al-Hadath quotes a source in Israeli security services that "there will be no immunity for any Hezbollah politician or military figure, or even for its supporters."

It added that the new IDF offensive against the Lebanese group "will be extensive and comprehensive and may include a ground invasion."

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The chief of staff of the Israel Defense Forces, Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir, said the military campaign against Lebanon's Hezbollah is expected to continue for several days.

Report informs via The Times of Israel that Zamir said the army has shifted from a defensive posture to an offensive one.

"We have launched an offensive campaign against Hezbollah. We are no longer only defending ourselves, but moving to the offensive. We must prepare for several days of fighting. A high level of defensive and offensive readiness is required," he said.

The Times of Israel reported that following rocket strikes on Hezbollah positions in Lebanon, the IDF carried out several waves of airstrikes.