IDF Nears Completion of Operation Against Hezbollah Ridge, Iran Threatens Retaliation
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) are nearing the completion of preparations for a significant operation to dismantle the Hezbollah-controlled Ali Taher ridge in southern Lebanon, according to Israeli news reports. Military analyst Yossi Yehoshua stated on Wednesday that the IDF expects to finalize all necessary actions for the operation by Thursday.
Israel is anticipating that Hezbollah's pressure on Iran may lead to missile attacks against Israel. The decision on the timing of the operation is reportedly being debated at the political level, with some advocating for an attack before the upcoming holiday and others preferring to wait. This comes amid heightened tensions, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly discussing the potential to "overthrow the regime" in Lebanon, escalating the alert level.
Jerusalem also views recent missile launches towards Jordan as an attempt to provoke Israel. The overall readiness and tension level in Israel are reported to be very high.