Israel Army Nears Readiness to Destroy Hezbollah Tunnels in Southern Lebanon
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) are nearing completion of preparations to destroy Hezbollah tunnels located in the Ali Taher massif in southern Lebanon. The final decision to launch the operation, however, rests with the Israeli political leadership. According to i24NEWS military commentator Yossi Yehoshua, the IDF is advocating for a swift execution of the operation.
Yehoshua stated on Wednesday evening that, in his estimation, all necessary preparations for the demolition would be finalized by Thursday. Israel is simultaneously preparing for potential retaliation from Hezbollah. Israeli officials are considering a scenario where Hezbollah might pressure Iran to launch missiles against Israel in response to the destruction of the underground infrastructure, Yehoshua reported.
The timing of the operation is a subject of ongoing discussion among political decision-makers. With Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, approaching, some favor initiating the attack before the holiday, while others prefer to wait. The overall alert level in Israel remains high due to ongoing tensions with Iran.
Yehoshua also noted that recent statements by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu regarding the possibility of overthrowing the Iranian regime have further escalated tensions. Additionally, recent missile firings towards Jordan are perceived in Jerusalem as an attempt to provoke Israel.
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