Israel has informed Washington it is planning to carry out “limited operations” on the Lebanese border, according to the US government on Monday, as indications gathered of a possible ground incursion and the international community urged de-escalation. Israel said these were “limited operations” focused on “Hezbollah infrastructure near the border,” said US State Department spokesman Matthew Miller, while refusing to comment on details. His comments came after some US media reported that Israel is planning a limited ground offensive in Lebanon that could begin in the coming hours. US Presiden…