A ground incursion into southern Lebanon has been launched by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), with the objective of targeting Hezbollah’s military installations in communities close to the border between Israel and Lebanon. According to the IDF, the goal of this action is to eliminate the current risks that are facing Israeli towns in the north.
“In accordance with the decision of the political echelon, the IDF began limited, localized, and targeted ground raids based on precise intelligence against Hezbollah terrorist targets and infrastructure in southern Lebanon a few hours ago,”
“Northern Arrows” Operation Aims target Hezbollah Operation “Northern Arrows,” the land invasion, is a component of a larger military plan. The IDF claims that the General Staff and the Northern Command painstakingly planned the operation, and that soldiers had months of training in advance. “The IDF is operating according to a methodical plan set out by the General Staff and the Northern Command, which IDF soldiers have trained and prepared for in recent months,” the IDF continued.
Targeting Hezbollah locations in border villages that have been determined to pose an urgent threat to Israeli populations in northern Israel, the raids are restricted and targeted.
Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant had hinted at this escalation during a meeting with local council leaders in northern Israel on Monday. He indicated that the next phase of the conflict along Lebanon’s southern border would soon begin, following a period of intense airstrikes.
“The IDF is continuing to operate to achieve the goals of the war and is doing everything necessary to defend the citizens of Israel and return the citizens of northern Israel to their homes,” the IDF said in its statement, reiterating its commitment to the safety of Israeli civilians affected by the conflict