The Israel Defense Forces announced mobilization of four additional reserve brigades amid the start of the ground operation in southern Lebanon, APA reports citing TASS.
"In accordance with the operational assessment, the Israel Defense Forces is calling up four additional reserve brigades to carry out operations in northern areas," the IDF said in a statement.
"This will enable the continued operational activities against the Hezbollah terrorist organization and the achievement of operational goals, including the safe return of residents of northern Israel to their homes," the statement said.