The Israeli army on Sunday said it had reached “another phase” of preparation for war on its northern border with Lebanon, where it has spent months exchanging fire with Hezbollah. Hezbollah generally targets Israeli positions close to the border, and says it is doing so in support of Palestinians who have been under attack by Israel since 7 October. Israel has increasingly carried out deeper strikes into Lebanese territory and has also targeted commanders from Hezbollah. It has also stepped up strikes against Hezbollah and other Iran-linked targets in Syria, including an air strike on 1 April…