Israeli army prepares major operation in Lebanon

Published December 17th, 2025 - 09:46 GMT
Lebanon
Mourners carry the coffin of top Hezbollah military chief Haytham Ali Tabatabai during his funeral in Beirut’s southern suburbs on November 24, 2025. IBRAHIM AMRO / AFP

ALBAWABA - The Israeli army is reportedly preparing a list of potential targets against Hezbollah, in anticipation of Tel Aviv's decision to launch a large-scale operation in Lebanon, Israel's Channel 12 said.

According to the Israeli report, these targets include Hezbollah's infrastructure, senior and junior members of the party, members of the "missile project," and weapons depots, to limit the Iranian-backed group's capabilities.

The Israeli channel mentioned, "Israel is aware that Hezbollah still possesses long-range missiles and other means that it can use in decisive battles. At the same time, it continues its efforts to strengthen its power, and for this reason, Israeli forces may conduct operations deep inside Lebanon to harm the party."

Security officials believe that "this moment must not be missed," and that there is no escaping the need to prevent Hezbollah from regaining its strength.