JERUSALEM — Israel’s army has called up four additional reserve brigades to the Lebanese border where it launched a ground operation targeting Hezbollah’s military infrastructure overnight.
The Israel Defense Forces said in a statement that the troops will take part in the operation, adding that the call-up “will enable the continuation of operational activity” against Hezbollah.
The mobilization came as Israel prepared for further reprisals from Hezbollah, the Lebanese militia and political party.
As part of the preparation, Israel also tightened restrictions on civilians in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv, raising the alert level for rocket attacks in central Israel to Stage 2.
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