The operation may aim to establish a control zone extending as far as the Litani River, which runs four to 30 kilometers from the demarcation line between Lebanon and Israel, or nearly 8% of Lebanese territory.

Defense Minister Israel Katz said the move aims to prevent attacks on Israeli border communities.

The country launched an operation against Hezbollah in Lebanon on Monday, after the Iranian-allied armed group fired rockets at it. The Israeli military is now seriously engaged…