The Israeli military leader proposes a military incursion into Lebanon.
After a lethal airstrike that claimed the life of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, Israeli Army Chief Herzi Halevi has suggested the possibility of entering Lebanon. According to sources, Halevi has concluded a review of the situation and authorized operations for the Northern Command of the armed forces in Safed.
His statement was made during a visit to the command's headquarter in northern Israel, expressing that difficult days are ahead. The Israeli military is at its highest readiness, both defensively and offensively, across all borders, fully prepared for the impending events.
Israel has continuously pressured Hezbollah to retreat from the Israeli-Lebanese boundary, stretching 30 kilometers north to the Litani River, since the ratification of UN Security Council Resolution 1701 many years ago. Israel seeks to safeguard its citizens in the northern region.
The prospect of a ground offensive in Lebanon to achieve this objective is a subject of speculation among analysts. The Israeli military executed a targeted operation in Beirut's suburbs on Friday, resulting in Nasrallah's demise, leader of the Shiite Hezbollah paramilitary organization in Lebanon.
Nasrallah, who had been in charge since 1992, represented one of Israel's toughest adversaries. He maintained close relationships with Iran and its Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), the primary sponsor of Hezbollah. He oversaw the militia's transformation into a far more powerful and dangerous force than it was during his predecessor's tenure.
Israel Warns Lebanese Civilians
In the meantime, the Israeli military has admonished citizens in specific Lebanese regions to avoid Hezbollah installations and seek refuge immediately. The advisory applies to residents of the Bekaa Valley in the country's east, the southern suburbs of Beirut, and southern Lebanon, as revealed by an Israeli military spokesperson in an Arabic statement.
However, many individuals living in Hezbollah-controlled regions are frequently unaware of the buildings utilized by the Shiite militia. Such evacuation warnings are usually indicative of forthcoming Israeli operations.
The European Union has expressed concern over the escalating tensions between Israel and Lebanon, calling for de-escalation and respect for international borders. The European Union strongly supports UN Security Council Resolution 1701, which aims to maintain stability in the region.
