Israel informed Washington it is planning to carry out “limited operations” on the Lebanese border, according to the US government on Monday, amid fears a ground incursion was looming and as the international community called for de-escalation. Israel said these were “limited operations” focused on “Hezbollah infrastructure near the border,” said US State Department spokesman Matthew Miller, who did not provide further 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 President Joe Bide…