Netanyahu sees aim of Lebanon attack to cut 'Hezbollah from war with Hamas'

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told Israel's security cabinet on Monday that Israel's aim in its military operations in Lebanon is to cut “Hezbollah from the war with Hamas,” an Israeli official told CNN.

The same official said the cabinet has agreed to continue to raise the level of military operations every day. Israel is aware of the risks, the source said, and is ready to stop at any moment. “It is up to Hezbollah,” the source said.

Herzi Halevi, Israel’s Chief of Staff, indicated on Monday that the military was “preparing for the next phases.” Halevi said he would elaborate on those next steps soon.