The Israeli military is intensifying fire on southern Lebanese positions it says threaten its troops, in what Israeli media describes as an effort to reduce risks during ground movements.
The Israeli military is widening the scope of its artillery and air strikes in southern Lebanon before moving its ground forces, targeting what it describes as positions and installations that could endanger its soldiers.
An Israeli media outlet reported the approach aims to reduce dangers facing forces during their operations.
A security source told local media the situation around Tal Ali al-Tahir is deeply concerning, saying the intensity of Israeli air strikes on the hill could signal preparations for a broader assault and raising fears that any confrontation there would spread beyond that single location.
The source added that even Israeli commanders cannot guarantee the outcomes of such an attack.
Israeli elections scheduled for October will be the main factor determining when and how an attack on Tal Ali al-Tahir proceeds, the source said, noting that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's political future depends on achieving what he can frame as a victory against Hezbollah to shift Israeli voter sentiment back in his favour.
