LBCI

Israel expects campaign in Lebanon to outlast conflict with Iran, prepares prolonged offensive against Hezbollah: Sources to Financial Times

10-03-2026 | 02:42

Share

Share

Israel expects campaign in Lebanon to outlast conflict with Iran, prepares prolonged offensive against Hezbollah: Sources to Financial Times

The Israeli army preparing for prolonged campaign against Hezbollah, aiming to weaken the group to prevent the constant evacuation of northern residents, according to sources cited by the Financial Times.

Israel now controls at least 12 forward positions along the Lebanese border, according to the Financial Times.

The sources said there are ongoing discussions within Israel about the possibility of deploying Israeli forces to the Bekaa Valley, although no final decision has yet been taken.

According to the sources, Israel also expects that its military campaign in Lebanon could last longer than the current conflict with Iran.

Lebanon News

expects

campaign

Lebanon

outlast

conflict

Iran,

prepares

prolonged

offensive

against

Hezbollah:

Sources

Financial

Times

Next

Residents of Aalma El Chaeb leave town toward Tyre with escort from Lebanese Army and UNIFIL

Israeli army issues urgent warning to residents of Tyre and Sidon

Previous

Recommended For You

Israeli strike on motorcycle in South Lebanon kills one, injures another

09:34

Israeli strike on motorcycle in South Lebanon kills one, injures another

Iraqi PM Ali al-Zaidi to visit Lebanon on November 18: LBCI sources

06:55

Iraqi PM Ali al-Zaidi to visit Lebanon on November 18: LBCI sources

Hezbollah denies allegations of military involvement in Yemen

06:01

Hezbollah denies allegations of military involvement in Yemen

PM Salam warns against dragging Lebanon into new regional war, condemns interference in Arab affairs

03:05

PM Salam warns against dragging Lebanon into new regional war, condemns interference in Arab affairs

Subscribe to our VOD

SUBSCRIBE

Our visitors readings

Lebanon’s president says Beirut seeks end to war with Israel, not ‘humiliating’ deal

2026-04-27

Lebanon’s president says Beirut seeks end to war with Israel, not ‘humiliating’ deal

Three mega vessels dock at Beirut Port in single day, highlighting growing operational capacity

2026-09-24

Three mega vessels dock at Beirut Port in single day, highlighting growing operational capacity

South Lebanon’s pilot zones: Between military arrangements and hopes for stability

News Bulletin Reports

2026-07-16

South Lebanon’s pilot zones: Between military arrangements and hopes for stability

Dubai airport 'gradually' resumes flights after nearby drone incident

Middle East News

2026-03-16

Dubai airport 'gradually' resumes flights after nearby drone incident

Videos

Exclusive LBCI interview: UN official optimistic about UNIFIL’s future — video

News Bulletin Reports

2026-10-15

Exclusive LBCI interview: UN official optimistic about UNIFIL’s future — video

US on Hezbollah funding and Lebanon’s reconstruction: What did Tommy Pigott tell LBCI? Watch the interview

News Bulletin Reports

2026-10-09

US on Hezbollah funding and Lebanon’s reconstruction: What did Tommy Pigott tell LBCI? Watch the interview

Kaja Kallas tells LBCI about Europe’s planned mission in Lebanon — interview

News Bulletin Reports

2026-10-08

Kaja Kallas tells LBCI about Europe’s planned mission in Lebanon — interview

Heavy rain and flooding hit Lebanon’s Zahle region: Footage

2026-09-18

Heavy rain and flooding hit Lebanon’s Zahle region: Footage

Aoun arrives at Élysée Palace for meeting with Macron—Video

2026-09-17

Aoun arrives at Élysée Palace for meeting with Macron—Video

Lebanon-Israel talks: delegations arrive at US Embassy in Rome — Video

2026-08-06

Lebanon-Israel talks: delegations arrive at US Embassy in Rome — Video

Residents begin returning to Zawtar el-Gharbiyeh, southern Lebanon: Video

2026-07-24

Residents begin returning to Zawtar el-Gharbiyeh, southern Lebanon: Video

Slotkin to LBCI: Lebanese army needs resources to confront Hezbollah, $36 million request submitted for special forces

2026-07-20

Slotkin to LBCI: Lebanese army needs resources to confront Hezbollah, $36 million request submitted for special forces

Lebanon’s ambassador to Washington: trilateral framework agreement first step toward restoring sovereignty

2026-06-26

Lebanon’s ambassador to Washington: trilateral framework agreement first step toward restoring sovereignty

Most read

24 hours

7 days

Month

PM Salam warns against dragging Lebanon into new regional war, condemns interference in Arab affairs

1

PM Salam warns against dragging Lebanon into new regional war, condemns interference in Arab affairs

Democrat Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan Senate seat, bringing party's total to 54

2

Democrat Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan Senate seat, bringing party's total to 54

Elon Musk jokes about GOP election defeat after spending record sums on party

3

Elon Musk jokes about GOP election defeat after spending record sums on party

Israeli strike on motorcycle in South Lebanon kills one, injures another

4

Israeli strike on motorcycle in South Lebanon kills one, injures another

Iraqi PM Ali al-Zaidi to visit Lebanon on November 18: LBCI sources

5

Iraqi PM Ali al-Zaidi to visit Lebanon on November 18: LBCI sources

Texas Democrat Talarico says 'we defeated Goliath' in US Senate upset

6

Texas Democrat Talarico says 'we defeated Goliath' in US Senate upset

Iran top negotiator says Americans voted 'no to war'

7

Iran top negotiator says Americans voted 'no to war'

Hezbollah denies allegations of military involvement in Yemen

8

Hezbollah denies allegations of military involvement in Yemen

Download now the LBCI mobile app

To see the latest news, the latest daily programs in Lebanon and the world

Google Play

App Store

Download now the LBCI mobile app

We use
cookies

We use cookies to make
your experience on this
website better.

Accept

Learn More