ALBAWABA- Israeli armored reconnaissance units are advancing along the border with Lebanon, escalating tensions in the region.
According to Al-Manar, the Lebanese army has evacuated its front-line observation points near the border with Israel, retreating 5 kilometers north.
Eight key observation posts along the Blue Line have been vacated, with troops relocating to brigade centers in nearby border towns.
Earlier, it was reported that Israel has informed the United States that a ground operation in southern Lebanon is imminent and could begin as early as tonight, according to a CBS report quoting an American official.
While US sources speaking to Al Jazeera do not expect a full-scale invasion, they anticipate limited ground raids targeting Hezbollah infrastructure near the Israeli-Lebanese border.
Meanwhile, Israeli fighter jets are conducting intensive flights over several towns and villages in southern Lebanon, further heightening concerns of a potential military confrontation.
