Jerusalem: The Israeli army announced that the Chief of Staff, Eyal Zamir, has approved plans to intensify military operations against Hezbollah in Lebanon. This strategic decision follows a comprehensive security assessment across multiple fronts.

According to Anadolu Agency, the plan involves a significant reinforcement of regular forces along Israel's northern border and the mobilization of additional reserve units. The Israeli military stated that part of the reserve forces, initially deployed at the start of the operation against Lebanon on March 2, have been reassigned to the Central and Southern commands to ensure readiness on various fronts.

The military reported an attack on the Tarfalsi-Zrariyeh bridge on the Litani River in southern Lebanon, describing it as a message to the Lebanese state, which they accuse of allowing Hezbollah to operate freely in the region. In the broader context of its conflict with Iran, the Israeli army claimed to have struck over 2,000 targets in western and central Iran within the last 24 hours as part of ongoing operations since February 28.

On March 2, Israel expanded its offensive in Lebanon, following a joint military campaign with the United States against Iran that began on February 28. This campaign resulted in the deaths of hundreds, including Iran's then-Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. In retaliation, Hezbollah attacked an Israeli military site on March 2, responding to ongoing Israeli strikes on Lebanon despite a ceasefire that had been effective since November 2024.

In response to Hezbollah's actions, Israel launched additional airstrikes on Beirut's southern suburbs and other regions in southern and eastern Lebanon, followed by a limited ground incursion into southern Lebanon on March 3. Lebanese authorities reported on Thursday that the expanded Israeli attacks have resulted in the deaths of 733 people, injuries to 1,933, and the displacement of 822,000 individuals.