Israel is planning to significantly expand its ground operation in Lebanon, aiming to seize the entire area south of the Litani River and dismantle Hezbollah's military infrastructure. This could be the largest Israeli ground invasion of its northern neighbor since 2006, potentially leading to a prolonged Israeli occupation of southern Lebanon. The Israeli government is deeply concerned that the renewed war, triggered by Hezbollah's decision to launch rockets at Israel, will devastate the country. The Trump administration is supporting a major Israeli operation to disarm Hezbollah but also supporting efforts to limit damage to the Lebanese state and facilitate direct Israel-Lebanon talks on a postwar agreement. The operation has been delayed due to Hezbollah's missile attack on Israel, which Israel believes will trigger a renewed conflict with Iran.