[74753] Reports of crossing the Litani River: Netanyahu announces expansion of operations in Lebanon

Netanyahu: IDF forces have crossed the Litani River

During a tour of the northern border on May 29, 2026, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that IDF forces have crossed the Litani River in southern Lebanon and taken control of "strategic positions" and areas overlooking the region.

According to reports from Al Jazeera, which highlights in its coverage the security tensions and reactions in Lebanon, the Prime Minister noted that the military activity is not limited to the Litani area alone. According to Al Jazeera Palestine, Netanyahu stated that Israel is "also operating in Beirut, the Bekaa, and along the entire sector."

Additional reports from Al-Qahera News and Al-Mamlaka channel confirmed Netanyahu's statements regarding the crossing of the river. The Arab media outlets, known for their extensive coverage of the Lebanese front and their criticism of Israeli military moves, gave extensive resonance to the statements, focusing on the shift in the combat equation on the northern border.