Israel preparing for possible ground offensive in Lebanon, military chief says

The Israeli military announcement on Wednesday indicates that Israel is planning even tougher action against Hezbollah

Lebanese soldiers stand guard near the site of Friday's Israeli strike in Beirut's southern suburb, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024. (AP Photo/Bilal Hussein)

The chief of the Israeli army says that the military is preparing for a possible ground operation in Lebanon.

Earlier, the military said it is activating reserve troops in response to rising tensions with the Hezbollah militant group.