CNN reported that U.S. officials have stated that "Israel has increasingly indicated its willingness for a ground and air incursion into Lebanon. It has also informed Washington of its plans to move resources north in preparation for a potential attack against Hezbollah." They announced that the United States has not informed Israel of any opposition to launching a war against "Hezbollah." CNN revealed that U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken told one of his Arab counterparts during his recent tour in the region that Israel appears determined to incursion into Lebanon.