Israel to expand ground and air attacks against Hezbollah in Lebanon

BBC News - World ConflictNews ReportEN 3 min read 100% complete March 22, 2026 at 09:23 PM

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Israel has approved plans to expand ground and air attacks against Hezbollah in Lebanon, citing the need to protect northern Israeli communities from Hezbollah attacks. This escalation follows intensified Israeli campaigns against the Iranian-backed group after rockets were fired into Israel earlier this month. The Israeli military says the chief of the general staff has approved plans to advance targeted ground operations and strikes against Hezbollah. Israeli forces have also been instructed to destroy crossings over the Litani River used by Hezbollah, including the Qasmiye bridge, raising concerns in Lebanon about a potential large-scale ground invasion and the creation of a buffer zone. The conflict has already resulted in over 1,000 deaths in Lebanon and displaced over a million people, leading to fears of a humanitarian crisis.

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The Israeli strikes were a "prelude to a ground invasion" amounting to a "policy of collective punishment against civilians".

quote — Lebanon's President Joseph Aoun100% confidence

Israeli forces had been instructed to destroy the crossings over the Litani river.

factual — Israel Katz, defence minister100% confidence

Israeli military says plans for expanded ground and air attacks against Hezbollah have been approved.

factual — Israeli military100% confidence

More than a million people have been displaced in Lebanon.

statistic — null90% confidence

More than 1,000 people have been killed in Lebanon, including at least 118 children and 40 health workers.

statistic — Lebanese health ministry90% confidence

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Key Entities & Roles

Key Player Opposition Context

Tyre 30% Hamas 30% Joseph Aoun 40% Litani River 50% Eyal Zamir 50% Israel Katz ×260% Iran ×260% Lebanon ×985% Hezbollah ×790% Israel ×1295%

Keywords

hezbollah 100% israel 100% lebanon 90% ground invasion 80% air attacks 70% military operation 60% humanitarian crisis 50% litani river 50% buffer zone 40%