India, March 31 -- As the war between the US and Iran spills over in the region, Israel has announced a plan to move deeper into Lebanon amid its escalating conflict with Hezbollah. In an announcement made by Israeli defence minister Israel Katz, the IDF is preparing to create a "Gaza-style" buffer zone in southern Lebanon.

Speaking to reporters after a situation assessment with military officials, Katz announced that the IDF has received orders to create a new security zone, which will allow Israel to control the country till the Litani River.

"All homes in Lebanese villages near the border will be destroyed - in accordance with the Rafah and Beit Hanoun model in Gaza," Katz was quoted as saying by Times of Israel, adding that this wil...