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Netanyahu Announces Major Military Operation Against Hezbollah in Southern Lebanon: Channel 13

Sep 14, 2024, 05:29 PM

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has announced plans for a significant military operation against Hezbollah in southern Lebanon. This decision follows increased cross-border fighting since October, prompting Hezbollah to order the evacuation of residents from southern Lebanon. The Israeli Defense Ministry, led by Yoav Gallant, is shifting focus to the northern front while completing missions in the south. Netanyahu's decision, expected to be formalized in a security cabinet meeting, aims to ensure the return of northern Israeli residents and prepare for a long campaign that could incur heavy costs. The operation, reported by Channel 13, is anticipated to begin soon, pending international support and sufficient munitions. Since the start of the fighting, over 100,000 people have been displaced.