Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Galant announced on Wednesday evening that a "new phase of war" has begun, with troops being moved to the north of the country, where exchanges of fire with Lebanese Hezbollah have been ongoing for a year.

Israel warned the US about an impending operation in Lebanon, though Tel Aviv did not disclose details of what was planned, citing CNN. Israeli officials informed the US that the country intended to carry out an operation in Lebanon on Tuesday,

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Israel’s defense minister has declared the start of a “new phase” of the war as Israel turns its focus toward the northern front against Hezbollah militants in Lebanon

Israel's defence minister has declared the start of a new phase of the war as Israel turns its focus toward the northern front against Hezbollah militants in Lebanon.