from ZeroHedge:
Update (1100ET): Israel has confirmed its forces are now striking targets in southern Lebanon, as the conflict slides into the much-feared scenario of a two-front war… Hamas in the south, Hezbollah in the north. Interestingly, it seems that Gaza-based militants are trying to provoke Hezbollah’s entry into the war, given they need the firepower and for the IDF to be bogged down in the north:
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ALERT Palestinian Islamic Jihad claims Israel infiltration from Lebanon: official
ISRAELI WARPLANES ARE BOMBING SOUTHERN LEBANON.
This is a severe escalation. This came after clashes between Israeli occupation forces and unknown gunmen.
Hezbollah won’t sit and watch. Expect a retaliation. pic.twitter.com/55oD5HLeBj
— Hadi Nasrallah (@HadiNasrallah) October 9, 2023
According to CNN:
Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said in a brief statement on Monday that its helicopters are currently striking in Lebanese territory. No further details were provided.
Earlier, the IDF said a “number of armed suspects” who “infiltrated” into Israel from Lebanon were killed, and that IDF soldiers were searching the area.
The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) peacekeepers said in a statement on Monday that it has reported explosions near Al-Boustan in southwest Lebanon.
There are also reports IDF heavy armor has been seen headed to northern border with Lebanon:
Cross-border attacks are intensifying in the growing tit-for-tat:
