Israel to launch limited invasion of Lebanon ‘imminently’

Israeli troops are preparing to launch a limited ground invasion of Lebanon which could start as soon as today, senior US officials believe. Israel’s operation is expected to be smaller than its 2006 war against Hezbollah, which was a wider ground incursion, instead focusing on ensuring security for border communities in the north, the Washington Post reported. However, it came after intense talks between Israel and Washington over the weekend, with US officials believing they had done enough to convince Tel Aviv not to launch a major operation, the New York Times reported. Read more: #israel #hezbollah #lebanon