Netanyahu says Israeli forces have crossed Lebanon’s Litani River
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that Israeli forces have crossed the Litani River in southern Lebanon. He described this move as a 'tactical victory' while also stating that he ordered the military to take control of 70% of the Gaza Strip. The operations are reportedly taking place in Beirut and the Bekaa Valley.
- ▪Netanyahu stated that Israeli forces are operating in Beirut and the Bekaa Valley.
- ▪He referred to the crossing of the Litani River as a tactical victory.
- ▪The Israeli military has been ordered to take control of 70% of the Gaza Strip.
4 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 8 hours. Coverage spans 2 points on the political spectrum — 1 lean left, 1 centre.
- ▪ Israeli forces cross key Lebanon river in expanded ground offensive - Reuters — Google News
- ▪ Israeli forces cross key Lebanon river in expanded ground offensive — France 24 (EN)
- ▪ Israeli forces cross key Lebanon river in expanded ground offensive — Straits Times — World
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Toggle PlayNetanyahu says Israeli forces have crossed Lebanon’s Litani RiverNewsFeedNetanyahu says Israeli forces have crossed Lebanon’s Litani RiverIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israeli forces had crossed the Litani River in southern Lebanon and were operating in Beirut and the Bekaa Valley, in what he described as a “tactical victory”. This comes after Netanyahu said he ordered the Israeli military to take control of 70% of the Gaza Strip.Published On 29 May 202629 May 2026SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on Googleinfo
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