The Israeli army is approaching the end of its intensive ground offensive in southern Lebanon, Israel’s public broadcasting corporation reported citing military sources, Anadolu reports.

“After a month of ground manoeuvres, the army is nearing the conclusion of the intense phase in southern Lebanon, as planned by Israeli and Northern Command leadership,” the report stated. Thousands of active-duty and reserve soldiers have reportedly been granted leave for recovery.

The broadcaster also indicated that Israel is preparing to redeploy forces along the Lebanese border amid ongoing ceasefire discussions aimed at a potential US-brokered political settlement with the Lebanese government.

Military sources claim the operation has achieved key objectives, including the discovery of Hezbollah infrastructure near the border and the capture of Hezbollah members who have provided valuable intelligence.

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