[000:00:00;00] the clothes, unlimited operation, the games has long targeting stealth and level of correspondence of following the development both front we here is really a to reward, can you because we are some to, to, to full, to kilometers away from the board of with lab and on i was just observing the night sky will be perceived to be a slayer that was meeting the night sky and the lebanese health industry says 90 hard people have been killed. the more than a $170.00 wounded is where the attacks of quotes become pre washington

confirmed is rarely the full intention to carry out the limited primed operation level. however, that in dozens of kids have permitted to betty aspects of volume the more time to rein is it outlined them. and for me, it's about a number of operations they have at this time. told us that those are limited operations focused on as blog infrastructure near the border, but we're in continuous conversations with him about the welcome to the international coverage of is rose groan, defensive in to lab and, and also other events and folding in the region. specifically, we have all reports from all correspondence analysis who gets to coming up for you . so what we start with the fact that israel has officially declared a quote, limited operation in southern lebanon. that is, a targeting has villa. the lebanese health industry says 90 bucks, people have been killed on more than

a 170 wounded. this is in is re weighed that took place across the country. on monday. it comes as loud explosions were also being heard across the capital favorite. although otherwise the, the law sees good correspondence stationed on both sides of the conflict in the afternoon and then is your arroyo. and then i have the chance to speak to all of these mid least few or she for you for last night. and also all these corresponding yes, and i can the 1st and foremost to the idea of what has confirmed that it is actually started its ground. encouraging my colleagues, maria will provide further details in that respect. but based on that statement, we also understand that the incursion is currently limited to a specific scope,

as well as a specific geography, something that the idea of has been planning for months in preparation for this attack, we understand that the southern territories are now under constant bombardment ariel rates as well as our temporary fire, is currently setting the landscape for that ground incursion. but meanwhile, in the capital is rarely error rates are also continuing. we have been listening to drones flying over the capital since early morning, and it's been consistent over the course of the past few days. there had been error rates, the suburbs of the da here. the southern parts of the capital have also been under fire and of the constant attacks are escalating in one form or the other. we understand over the course of the last 2 days, israel's targets have not been limited to has full law. they've been targeting other fractions within the group which have no specific a few the ation with the organization, the organization which the idea says is and it's specific scope and focus of operations moving forward. but we also know that there is video footage emerging on social media,

suggesting israel is using white fox sports in the southern territories. israel has been accused of using wide phosphorus over the course of the past year, especially, and similarly in an agricultural landscapes throughout the country. and this is alarming because it is banned under international law. and of course weapons treaties. trade is that israel is not a party to, as well as the i, c, c, the i, c, j. and very similar government thing or sorry, governing bodies which implemented in force such as your monetary any international laws. but moving forward, there have been statements that have been provided from the group as the last we understand these deputy secretary general mind caused some issue to statements addressing that they are ready for a round encouraging. if israel decided to go ahead with it, and they, they filed to sinew, there fights and resistance against this rarely aggression. this was named costs and medicine to this one. what we're doing is the minimum as part of our ongoing battle plan. we know that the work and belongs and options are open to us. we will

confront any scenario and are prepared if these really forces decide to enter on land. the resistance is ready for ground engaged with the development suggest on monday alone suggests that there's been a great deal of initiative from the lebanese government as well. we understood, in the early hours the government started to deploy its military again in the southern territories, in an attempt to persuade has the law to take a more lenient stance, preventive its attacks. but in response to the prospect of a ground incursions, 11 east military withdrew from those territories, stating that any hostilities or any interactions with the is really forces will be combatants that are not affiliated with a government or military. so we do understand that the situation in and of itself is volatile, and it's going to be quite crucial to see how this develops and whether the prospect or the fear of a large scale war is on the table. yes, and i just want to ask though, in terms of the why the region has there been any reaction from the play is in the

middle east. there has been some reaction from the lebanese governments, especially with respect to the deployment of its military in the south. we understand that the general stance of the lebanese government has been that of a neutral stance, but more so a stance in favor of peace and essentially standing against the war that has been the general sentiment. but we've also heard from jordans for administer, who says that the era world wants peace, whereas israel is interested in furthering its agenda, essentially resulting in a protracted complex that could bring a great deal of chaos and destruction. not just to live in on, not limited to israel, but across the entire region, just as the 4 minister of georgia, the amount of damage that is that you, the government has done set to use. so that, that's to convince people that this is possible. this is very to governments can bit to the amount of dehumanization hatred, bitterness which take generations to navigate to, to,

to navigate so. so ultimately the question is, we want to piece and we laid out a plan for a piece ask i think, is really official. what is their plan for abuse you to get to nothing because the only thing king of the 1st step, we get a course go destroyed, gaza inflamed, to respond, destroy live. and then after that they have no plans. we have a plan, we have no partner for the soon as well. there is a box and therefore a piece of data boiled. so the developments on other funds, not just limited to that of lebanon, suggests that israel is also carrying out attacks in syria, targeting specific locations within iraq, but you haven't as well. so it's not just limited to that of lebanon, oregon is that the prospect of a regional war is that much more real than it was over the course of the past year . so many leaders have been quite vocal, especially in their condemnation against israel's approach to dealing with his beloved kind of the developments over the past few days and suggests that the scope of israel's military operations within the country could not be limited to hezbollah alone. and that the lives of civilians are also on the line. and israel does have

a track record of disregarding the safety of civilians when it comes to carrying out his campaigns and is eating military success. thanks for the update on the ground. ben favorite, that's head over to israel, now and speak to maria from ocean. maria, could you just tell us what we know about this is radio operation so far, cuz it doesn't seem to be particularly clear cuts in terms of not much information being officially concerned. well, a highly anticipated scenario has come through the idea of has just now confirmed that these really troops have begun. limits has localized and targeted raids against his ball in lab and on these really air force at a to or we are supporting the ground forces with precise strikes on military targets in the area. so let's take a listen in accordance with the decision of the political echelon a few hours ago. the idea of the guns limited localized and targeted ground rates based on precise intelligence against has block terrorist targets and

infrastructure in southern lebanon. these targets are located in villages close to the border, compose an immediate threat to his riley communities in northern israel. well, i have to say that needs come as a surprise at all. they have been multiple signs of a lumen. ground operation is really tags were deployed at the border some time ago . you tack points appeared all across northern israel and military presence was all in all friends. and additionally, is really troops recently completed, several military drills, similarly to the ground, defensive and lab, and on with the army publicly in openly releasing visuals from the exercises. and you are in one of the visits to the troops in the north. the idea of the chief of stop basically told these really military that the expense of strikes were part of preparations for a possible invasion. basically confirm and 8 was common ground operation was common . israel had also earlier called up additional reserves for admission in the north north gaza,

so the operation was widely anticipated. so media earlier i have reported a have suggested that the operation may a met establishing a security bass as though in southern lebanon. as you remember, e's real maintained its military presence in southern lebanon from 1982 until it's withdrawal in 2000. and a has been speculation about the armies willingness to return. nothing about it and the idea of official statements about the ground operation. maria, i just want to talk about is wells mean la, hey, the us, we know that is where the officials spoke to the us. what did they say ahead of this ground invasion? well, let's say is that washington was very well aware of the latest developments. the us state department confirmed that israel had informed the us about its limited operations targeting his bowl infrastructure to either boulder. let's take

a listen. we have been in conversations they've been informing us about a number of operations. i know i've seen reports about a ground operations. we've had some conversations with them about that they have uh at this time told us that those are limited operations focused on as blog infrastructure near the border, but were in continuous conversations with them about it earlier. washington made it clear a oppose. israel is a ground operation in lab and on. but as we remember, it was also a gains is really both on the ground and rough, densely populated southern city of gaza. and this position and declared pressure on israel changed nothing. the invasion eventually preceded hand, america continued providing military and diplomatic support to as well. the white house earlier said as they are concerned about potential escalation haine, the northern front between his bowl in israel. but they understand strategic purpose of idea of operations and lab. and then recognize israel's rights to self defense,

the same mantra that washington has been using for months threshold as well. many other countries have called for israel to stop and they meant it to tm is among the loudest. with commons from the country's president. mister anton, being probably the fiercest we have intensified. our diplomatic efforts to stop is real. our foreign minister, head of national intelligence and other officials, are engaging in intensive context. the international community can no longer remain silent in the face of israeli banditry, which is igniting the entire region. if the un security council does not demonstrate the necessary will, then the general assembly has the authority to recommend the use of force against israel. and these powers must be urgently activated. israel has repeatedly said that it will continue. it's offensive against his ball until security in the north of israel is restorative until conditions aren't created to secure

a safe return of tens of thousands of northern advisories using all tools. well, now with troops on the ground and lab and on, let's wait and see what comes out of it. when i head back to failure to yeah, sidway. yes, and i think, i don't know if you heard the artillery 5, but we heard a master's report. but can you just tell us what's happening right now where you all please? yeah, well it was just like tomorrow is a report. i was just observing the night sky, what we perceive to be a flare that was illuminating the night sky. and the reason why this caught our attention is because when the is really military provided the residents of the like you, the southern suburbs of the capitol available, there were flowers that were limiting to the sky right before an air strike essentially targeted. that said area. so it's all, it's, it's only a question of what if, or maybe a question of when, and the reason why we were very careful about is because we wants to make sure

that's what we were seeing was accurate. so it's really just a guessing game at this point to see what happens next. well, we're going to stay with this story now and get some reaction to all of what's going on across lives now to be removed. the cruise, a former a to a scanner stones national security advisor. thanks very much for joining us here on the international. i just want to stop by asking you is wells and notes. what it says is this limited operation against has below we seeing ground raids? now do you think we all seeing the stall, central food lebanese will have but israel's announcement of a limited operation against isabella? including ground rates suggest the tensions are escalating between the 2 parties. while it's too early to definitely say whether this will lead to a full scale, 3rd lebanese, or the risk,

or certainly high situation could spiral quickly if his beloved, which has the ties with the wrong proceeds. this operation as a direct threat to her triggering a more widespread conflict. israel's a military objectives will also dictate whether this remains contained operation or expense to a broader more. yeah, i just wanted ask you about this idea of a limited operation. that's what, what is, was describing this as well. what does that mean? is it limited in terms of fully a power in terms of the time in terms of the employment of force? it seems like this could be very openly interpreted, of course, and i think that's what the full objective of it is to be interpreted and whichever way with the least amount of the rubber cushions at the end of the situation. different is that it's not clear what is where at least hoping to achieve here is

that we're concerned that they could be some sense of mission creep and this could go beyond the southern parts. black. no, i mean israel decision to expand the geography of the conflict, likely stems from its desire to neutralize the threats from multiple directions, particularly his blood and lab and on which has a large rocket arsenal and possesses, i believe, a serious procedure threat. however, sustaining a war on 3 friends say guys, let the non and potentially amend is an immense challenge. israel has one of the most advanced militaries in the region, but fighting on multiple friendswood strain, its resources, manpower, blue, public morales. additionally, evans who t rebels supported also by iran goes in and direct read that through missiles and drone attacks stretching israeli forces even further. util,

sorry about the 3 different funds that we're seeing at the moment. but also we're getting reports the federal attacks in syria. and i just wondered whether we could see a why different emerging here. whether we could expect countries from the region to, to join in pop. specifically, one of the largest countries in the region a wrong as well. the possibility of more original actors joining. the conflict is extremely high, especially if violence escalates. iran which backs both his blood and how much could become more directly involved either through proxy forces or wrapping up in support with his allies in the region you're on has been cautious about engaging directly, but could be provoked. israel's operation expand significantly. other regional players, such as you mentioned, syria or even a rock where a run in back the military and village shows have influences and could also be

drawn into the conflict. is the fighting spreads. yeah, you talk to her about the uranium in fact, uh militia in iraq. and we've actually had a report that miss styles has been fine to the us military base, in fact, that near the port. and i just wondered if you think that this round of escalation poses risks will be american servicemen and women, if you will stationed in the region. well, mr. the south strikes targeting us bases in iraq, including those nearby dot airport. certainly because of the assess the risks for american serviceman. while the us military is well equipped to defend against such attacks, these incidents high end, the chances of american casualties in could trigger a further escalations. the us presence in iraq has long been a target for a running back to militias. and as the tensions rise in the region, the risk of us forces increases,

drawing them deeper into the conflict. we know that the us is traditionally always been, is rose. biggest back and we know that this is an cloud commitment for the state of as well to exist. but i just want to give him the situation right now and how tents this is and how this could quickly boy alova. what's the ultimate interest tape of washington in health thing is well with it said with its own called support to wage multiple was in the ring, jeanette or right washington's court interest should lie and maintaining stability in the middle east like protecting its allies. and i believe, especially israel and ensuring the free flow of energy resources like by supporting israel military. the us is reaffirming its committed commitment to israel security

while also attempting to to tear iran in influence in the region. however, engaging in multiple conflict raises the question of whether the us is over extending its influence and military presence risking but for how to destabilize ation for the region. yeah, we've had the us talking about the escalation over many months now. we had a bite and reiterating that he wants to see spawn, but really different. we know that kind of influenced us as traditionally had on is well, is this claim really playing out in reality? i mean, although the us publicly calls for de escalation its actions such as providing military aid to israel, a peer to contradict the message the us may genuinely desire to avoid a larger regional war, but its support for a position press or is it called position precision? strikes often contribute to ongoing violence,

as these operations can provoke retaliations from israel laboratories. the tension between washington's rhetoric and its military involvement complicates its effort to promote peace. util, better about the precision strikes and that's something i'd just like to pick up on . because this is washington's claim that the a, the weaponry that it gives to israel is designed for these precision strikes, to minimize bob civilian casualties. but in a different what we've seen in almost a year now in gauze, the desk told that of tens of thousands of people being killed. and now we're seeing in the afternoon just in the last i 95 people. tools that that's without the people who has been killed in the last week or so in the us, the strikes in favored it. do you think this military support is really intended to minimize casualties?

and i think all of us realize that while precision guided many nations can reduce collateral damage. in theory, the sheer scale of the ongoing violence suggests that these tools alone are insufficient to prevent civilian suffering. i just want to talk about the west historical involvement in the middle east. this goes all the way back to have them, at least was called stuff in this likes pico agreements, but specifically looking at the us is track record starting several different was in the middle east. what do you think the interventions acts of support however you would describe them actually leave in the weight as well? historically, us intervention or wherever military intervention, military support in the middle east has often left a very complex legacy. while the us aims to bring stability in action often

results and prolong conflicts. and we've seen that any rock and also in afghanistan, there's power vacuums. there's humanitarian crisis within to vengeance can exacerbate secretary and tensions. and so much more the long term outcomes of these policies tend to be very mixed. i just want to ask you one more question and it's about iran. there is suggestion, we pop this from the radian top price that they had been holding off on any of your talary 3 strikes against me as well, following the depth of how must be the issue. well, how many a do you think iran will hold off this time? or are we likely to see some response? well, i think iran is going to reflect on it's a regional support that it has in addition to whether they can use proxies or not.

and while assessing it's diplomatic gains at the same time and then they will make the decision on how they're going to move forward. okay, we're gonna leave it that marianne will just thank you very much for joining us for my age. just kind of sounds. national security advisor will in syria, 3 civilians have been killed and 9 move in date of the israel looks the rocket attack on damascus. this is the country's defense ministry reporting that a series of defense systems have also intercepted a number of rockets and rooms the strikes of said to have been coming from the golan heights. this is an area that is controlled by as well as well. meanwhile, at the un general assembly series, top per month has accused western powers of facilitating is where any will crimes against civilians. peterson now called the north of c land. true intentions of the

collective west have been revealed these rarely occupation ongoing since 1967 there, genocide and crimes against humanity are a vivid example of the collapse of the un and the security council, which cannot stop the racist occupation and ongoing aggression. i mean, the united states did not allow the security council to fulfill its duties to counter global threats to humanity and global security. since october 7th, the israeli occupation has ramped up its deadly terrorist crimes. israel must be held accountable for the war crimes. it has been committing. the overt is really aggression, has spread to brotherly love, and on they attacked they root, inflicting damage on the civilian population. when we get to what the occupation forces have committed a cowardly act, using tons of explosives to killed a has bull, a leader who w plus on us are all on israel is pushing the region towards a dangerous escalation on a shot. it's consequences are unpredictable. if he may and may have a detrimental effect on the entire world, meaning you set you will upside terrified and has refused to give concrete balances on it as well as operation in 11. 0,

let me thing himself to new thing. the need for a c spot on another issue on the other side of the world in the middle east. it's our understanding recruiters with that, i'm gonna stick with this subject. i'll go ahead i. well, i just the fact that it's ro, maybe now launching a limited operation into 11 on are you aware of that? are you comfortable with? their plan is one word and you might know and i'm comfortable with them. stop. we should have a ceasefire now. the well let's discuss this further. now let's go. fantasy is a full my us army reserve officer. thanks for joining us. mr. bennett. i just want to ask you president, find in cooling for a ceasefire, but i just wanted to know how closely washington's woods. i'm not seeing its actions right now when it comes to that. i am club support that it continues to give as well. and this is, uh, this is an uh battle and an a,

an a conflict that the united states will only lose everything if it involves itself. it's already losing, its already lost its standing in the world because of its support for the genocide that is real is done. indeed the united states has been funding in arming israel and its genocide against gaza. and now it's also being perceived by the islamic world of funding it's. it's 2nd genocide against the lebanese people. so the united states is rapidly isolating itself, if not antagonizing itself in the entire muslim world. and this, this is riley attack. i proceed going into either a short, medium or long term plan. short term would be if the israel police went in with a strife thing, run a blitzkrieg, rapid tank invasion, missiles, coordinated explosions to devastate as much as they could. and then quickly retreat, before they had a chance to be struck before they lost too many men to try and claim

a parade like victory. and that would be the wisest choice. they could make this, the me 80 and plan would be for them to go in and they do the same devastation. but try and maintain this buffer zone for their agenda of re inserting their colonizers in into the northern areas of, of israel, that borders lab or not. that would be a slower failure. and then of course, the long term failure would be, is if israel get a complete invasion and try to push as far as they could up until 11 on and devastate as much as they could. then that would be, uh, i think the death toll against israel because yeah, and then you would see syria and iran and yemen and jordan and the rack or uniting their diplomatic efforts, their economic efforts, forcing turkey to cease selling oil to israel,

or face the wrath of an over throw or the gone is hanging on by his finger nails. and you could also see the israel struck from all sides by missile attacks against uh, its internal cities. so ways real could create a 2 front war. if it's reckless enough to think that it can push far into the oven on and expect the united states to come in, the united states cannot come in and the moment it even tried, you would see sunk, and american naval vessels. just ask about the 2002006 conflicts where it is. well, didn't manage to defeat has below that time, despite the fact that it did have significant military success. why do you think the israel has decided on another military operation, despite the fact it's already facing conflict sales? while we've got the situation in cause the issues in the west bank, we've got

a strikes on the admin potential swipes being reported in syria. we've had that as well as talking targets in the wrong place as well. the difference between this conflict in 2006 is now it's a drone war. we have a drone level of warfare which russia has mastered in the ukrainian conflict. and iran has certainly mastered on a strategic level going against israel. so the drones of a small scale grenade carrying drones are a ideal personnel destroying unit that if mobilized and making funneled into these areas of conflict, would be devastating both against the israeli military very, and against the civilian populations. you can't defeat against drones. they can be launched from windows, have condominiums, they can be launch from cars that can be flush from farther away. we've. we've