U.S. Signals Support as Israel Expands Lebanon Operations After Hezbollah Escalation

by Emmitt Barry, Worthy News Washington D.C. Bureau Chief(Worthy News) – The United States has effectively signaled support for Israel to expand its military operations deeper into Lebanon, including toward Beirut, after a fresh diplomatic initiative collapsed and Hezbollah continued launching rockets and explosive drones at northern Israeli communities, according to U.S. and Israeli officials.The shift followed back-channel talks between Israeli Ambassador to the United States Yechiel Lei