Netanyahu orders military to expand invasion of southern Lebanon

Al Jazeera ConflictNews ReportEN 4 min read 100% complete by Al Jazeera StaffMarch 29, 2026 at 07:56 PM

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Amidst heightened regional tensions stemming from the US-Israeli war on Iran, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered an expansion of military invasions into southern Lebanon, aiming to create a security buffer zone. Israeli forces are advancing towards the Litani River to drive out Hezbollah, which entered the conflict following the death of Iran's former Supreme Leader. Fighting between Hezbollah and Israel has intensified, with Israeli troops reaching a tributary close to the Litani River. Since Lebanon was drawn into the war on March 2, at least 1,238 people have been killed, including 124 children, and over 3,500 wounded, according to Lebanon's Health Ministry. Recent casualties include rescue workers and journalists.

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Netanyahu said he instructed to further expand the existing security buffer zone.

quote — Benjamin Netanyahu100% confidence

More than 1.2 million people have been displaced.

statistic — The United Nations100% confidence

At least 1,238 people have been killed since Lebanon was dragged into the war on March 2.

statistic — Lebanon’s Health Ministry100% confidence

Netanyahu instructed the military to expand invasions of southern Lebanon.

factual — Al Jazeera100% confidence

Fighting between Hezbollah and Israel had intensified over recent hours.

factual — Obaida Hitto, Al Jazeera90% confidence

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Key Entities & Roles

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Tyre 30% Al Jazeera 40% Ayatollah Ali Khamenei 50% United States 70% Litani River ×370% Iran ×380% Benjamin Netanyahu ×290% Hezbollah ×390% Southern Lebanon ×290% Lebanon ×7100% Israel ×7100%

Keywords

invasion of southern lebanon 90% hezbollah 80% israel 80% iran war 70% netanyahu 70% litani river 70% regional tensions 60% security buffer zone 50% journalists killed 50% casualties 40%