Trending Now - Israel Plans Significant Ground Invasion in Southern Lebanon

WHO:

Israel Defense Forces (IDF)

Hezbollah

Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir, IDF Chief of Staff

Israel Katz, Defense Minister

Naim Qassem, Hezbollah leader

Joseph Aoun, Lebanese President

Donald Trump, President of the United States

Massad Boulos, US envoy for Africa

Ron Dermer, former strategic affairs minister

WHAT:

Israel is planning a “massive” ground invasion of southern Lebanon.

The operation aims to push Hezbollah away from the border and destroy its weapons stores and positions.

More than 200 rockets were launched at northern Israel by Hezbollah on March 11th, 2026.

IDF ordered a “broad reinforcement” of troops in the Northern Command.

The IDF urged thousands of civilians in southern Lebanon to evacuate.

Israel destroyed a bridge over the Litani River on March 13th, 2026.

An Israeli strike killed 12 medical personnel in Burj Qalawiya.

Hezbollah continued rocket and drone fire at Israel on March 14th, 2026.

A building in the Upper Galilee was struck during a combined barrage from Lebanon and Iran.

WHERE:

Southern Lebanon

Litani River

Northern Israel

Burj Qalawiya, Lebanon

Upper Galilee, Israel

Golan Heights

Sharon region

WHEN:

March 11th, 2026: Hezbollah launched over 200 rockets at northern Israel.

March 13th, 2026: Israel destroyed a bridge over the Litani River.

March 14th, 2026: Israeli strikes continued, including the killing of medical personnel.

WHY:

The invasion is a response to Hezbollah's large-scale rocket attack on northern Israel.

Israel aims to dismantle Hezbollah's military positions and weapons depots.

Hezbollah's leader stated the group is prepared for a long confrontation with Israel.

HOW:

The IDF is mobilizing troops, including the 98th Division and reservist forces from the 252nd Division.

Israel is conducting airstrikes on Hezbollah positions and infrastructure.

The US is supporting Israel's plan but has requested that Lebanon's national infrastructure be spared.

(UPDATED March 14, 2026 17:09 UTC)

Israel is preparing for a significant ground invasion of southern Lebanon, aiming to push Hezbollah away from the border and eliminate its weapons stores. This escalation follows a large-scale rocket attack by Hezbollah on northern Israel last Monday, which saw over 200 rockets launched, prompting the IDF to reinforce its troops and urge civilians in southern Lebanon to evacuate. As of today, Israeli airstrikes have continued, resulting in the destruction of a bridge over the Litani River and the tragic loss of 12 medical personnel in Burj Qalawiya.