Israel warned the United States about the planned operation in Lebanon, media reported.

Israel informed Washington of a planned limited ground operation in southern Lebanon, where the armed group Hezbollah is based. The planned operation will be aimed at clearing the border of combat infrastructure and will be on a smaller scale than the war against Hezbollah in 2006.

Information about this was reported by sources to The Wall Street Journal. According to CBS News, the operation could begin in just a few hours, according to a US official.

Israel is pursuing the goal of eliminating the threat to its border communities in the south. An official source confirmed that Israeli troops had already carried out limited raids in Lebanon. Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant has hinted that the IDF is preparing for a ground invasion of the country. He addressed troops in the north, saying the country was “using every opportunity, including you.” Hezbollah has declared its readiness to resist the Israeli operation.