US may back expanded Israeli offensive in Lebanon: Report

US may back expanded Israeli offensive in Lebanon: Report A senior US official has signalled Washington could support a wider Israeli military campaign against Hezbollah in Lebanon, as cross-border attacks intensify. Speaking to Channel 12 and Axios reporter Barak Ravid, the official said Hezbollah’s continued retaliation to Israeli attacks seemed to be the problem. “Hezbollah has ignored repeated requests to stop firing at Israel, including a recent ultimatum.