US officials to CNN: Israel preparing for ground and air assault on Lebanon

CNN reported on Thursday, citing American officials, that Israel is preparing for a ground and air assault on Lebanon.

American officials have expressed their concern about the vulnerability of Israel’s air defense system to waves of Hezbollah rockets.

U.S. intelligence assessments indicate that a potential Israeli attack on southern Lebanon could take place in early summer.

An American official stated that in the event of war, the U.S. would bolster Israel’s Iron Dome air defense system.