Report: Israel preparing for possible days of combat in Lebanon

The Israeli army is bracing for the possibility of "several days of combat" in Lebanon, according to reports from Israel's Channel 12, as tensions escalate along the border. The military intends to maintain control over the tunnel complex in the Ali Taher heights in southern Lebanon.

Saturday saw Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon result in the deaths of at least 11 people. These were the most lethal attacks since a truce between Israel and Hezbollah took effect on June 20. Hezbollah has suggested it may retaliate for the strikes.

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The Israeli army will not relinquish control of the tunnel complex in the Ali Taher heights in southern Lebanon.

The Israeli military confirmed it struck Hezbollah infrastructure in the areas of Ali al-Taher, Ansar, and Deir al-Zahrani. This action was stated to be in response to an attack targeting Israeli soldiers in the region. The office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu asserted that Hezbollah violated the ceasefire by attacking Israeli soldiers within Lebanon, causing serious injuries to three.

Hezbollah's actions, including the attack on Israeli soldiers, are seen by Israel as a clear violation of the existing ceasefire. The ongoing escalation indicates a fragile security situation, with both sides exchanging fire and threatening further action.

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Hezbollah violated the ceasefire by attacking Israeli soldiers inside Lebanon, seriously wounding three.