While the US is attempting to reach a ceasefire between Israel and the pro-Iranian Hezbollah militia in south Lebanon, Israel’s army on Tuesday greenlighted planning for an offensive in the neighbouring country. High-ranking commanders approved “operational plans for an offensive in Lebanon” as part of a “situational assessment in the Northern Command,” the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said on Tuesday evening. Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz meanwhile warned of an escalation of tensions in the north of the country bordering Lebanon. “We are very close to the moment of decision to change th…