The Israeli army has held a training exercise simulating an offensive in southern Lebanon as it continues to exchange fire with Hezbollah fighters along the border. Maj. Gen. Ori Gordin, head of the army’s Northern Command, said in a statement issued Tuesday: “We’re more prepared for this than ever before, even for tonight if needed.”
Quick Read
- Israeli Training Exercise: The Israeli army conducted a training exercise simulating an offensive in southern Lebanon amid ongoing clashes with Hezbollah fighters.
- Statement from Israeli Military: Major General Ori Gordin of the Israeli Northern Command stated their readiness for immediate action, emphasizing enhanced preparedness.
- Rocket Attacks from Lebanon: Over 2,000 rockets have been fired from Lebanon towards Israel since the start of the Gaza war, resulting in the deaths of 12 Israeli soldiers and 6 civilians.
- Israeli Airstrikes in Lebanon: Israel’s airstrikes in Lebanon have reportedly killed about 150 Hezbollah militants and 20 civilians.
- Recent Border Incidents: Israel thwarted an attempted infiltration by militants into the Golan Heights earlier in the week.
- Reserve Soldiers Deployment: Israel has deployed reserve soldiers along the border for strengthened defense.
- Hezbollah’s Stance: Hezbollah declares its attacks are in response to the Gaza conflict and aims to pressure Israeli forces.
- Israel’s Warning: Israel has warned of a potential all-out war if Hezbollah does not retreat from the border, in line with the U.N. resolution ending the 2006 war between Israel and Hezbollah.
The Associated Press has the story:
Israeli Army has held training for a possible offensive in Lebanon
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The Israeli army has held a training exercise simulating an offensive in southern Lebanon as it continues to exchange fire with Hezbollah fighters along the border.
Maj. Gen. Ori Gordin, head of the army’s Northern Command, said in a statement issued Tuesday: “We’re more prepared for this than ever before, even for tonight if needed.”
More than 2,000 rockets have been fired toward Israel from Lebanon, the home of Hezbollah, since the start of the war in Gaza, killing 12 Israeli soldiers and six civilians, including a mother and son on Monday.
Israel’s airstrikes in Lebanon have killed around 150 militants and 20 civilians, according to Hezbollah. Earlier this week, Israel said it stopped an infiltration of militants into the contested Golan Heights.
Gordin says reserve soldiers are spread out along the border to bolster Israel’s defenses.
Hezbollah says its attacks are aimed at tying down Israeli forces and will continue until there is a cease-fire in Gaza. Israel has warned of an all-out war if Hezbollah does not pull back from the border in accordance with a U.N. resolution that ended the 2006 Israel-Hezbollah war.
