Israel 'heavily' deploying on Lebanon border ahead of possible offensive, report says

A report in Lebanese news portal al-Anbaa said Friday that the Israeli military is heavily deploying elite units on the border with Lebanon, in preparation for a possible operation against Hezbollah.

The daily said Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to hold a security and government meeting Sunday to make "exceptional" decisions, as he reportedly returns from the U.S. with a green light to act against Hezbollah if needed.

According to al-Anbaa's sources, Israel established, in October, a new military unit and trained it on ground attack scenarios involving the use of drones and fast-moving infantry units on the northern front.

A committee monitoring the ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel will convene next Thursday in Naqoura. The meeting will not include the Lebanese and Israeli civilians recently added to the delegations, as the discussions will mainly focus on military matters, al-Anbaa said.

Israel meanwhile conducted a series of airstrikes on south and east Lebanon, claiming it targeted Hezbollah's weapons depots and a training center.