US officials believe that the operations conducted by Israel have led to the defeat of Hezbollah and do not recommend launching a ground military operation in Lebanon, states The Washington Post. Sources cited by the publication noted that “US officials are still advising Israel against a ground invasion of Lebanon,” as it would only complicate Israel’s efforts to weaken Hezbollah. The publication added that senior officials in President Joe Biden’s administration said they are still assessing the situation in Lebanon and their next steps, warning that it is difficult to predict what might hap…