Washington, 30 September 2024 (dpa/MIA) - Israel has told the US it plans to launch a limited ground offensive that could begin shortly in Lebanon, according to US media reports.

The operation could begin in the coming hours, according to the reports by CBS and the Washington Post, citing a US government official.

US President Joe Biden did not directly confirm the reports in an exchange with journalists.

When asked whether he was aware of Israeli plans to launch a "limited operation" in Lebanon and whether he approved, Biden replied, "I'm more aware than you might know, and I'm comfortable with them stopping. We should have a ceasefire now."