Israel: Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said Thursday that he had ordered the military to prepare for expanding operations in Lebanon after Hezbollah fired a heavy barrage of rockets at Israel overnight. "The Prime Minister and I have instructed the IDF to prepare for expanding IDF operations in Lebanon and for restoring quiet and security to the northern communities," Katz was quoted as saying in a statement.
According to National News Agency - Lebanon, Katz issued a warning to the President of Lebanon, emphasizing that if the Lebanese government fails to control its territory and prevent Hezbollah from threatening northern communities and firing toward Israel, then Israel will take measures into its own hands. Katz conveyed this message during a situation assessment, as detailed in a statement from his ministry.