Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced Sunday that Israel's military will expand its ground operations in southern Lebanon, according to statements from his office.

Netanyahu ordered the expansion of what Israeli officials describe as a security buffer zone in the southern region of Lebanon. The announcement comes as Israeli forces continue military operations along the Lebanese border.

The expansion represents an escalation of Israel's current military activities in the area, though specific details about the scope and timeline of the expanded operations were not immediately provided.

Separately, a chemicals plant operated by ADAMA in southern Israel was reportedly struck by what authorities believe was either an Iranian missile or debris from military activity in the region. The incident highlights the broader regional tensions affecting multiple countries in the area.

The developments come amid ongoing military operations between Israeli forces and various groups operating in southern Lebanon, as Israel seeks to establish what it characterizes as enhanced security arrangements along its northern border.