Israeli Military Source: Army Withdrawal From Southern Lebanon Not Expected For Years
Translated & summarized from Alarab by baba
An Israeli military source stated that the army does not plan to withdraw from southern Lebanon for years, as dismantling Hezbollah's infrastructure will take a long time. The source criticized UN forces for harming Israel more than helping and described the Lebanese army as critically unable to perform its duties. Residents are not expected to return to the area for many years.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- Israeli military expects operations in southern Lebanon to last years.
- Army has no current plans to withdraw from southern Lebanon.
- Hezbollah infrastructure is widely spread south of the "Yellow Line."
- Residents will not return to southern Lebanon for years, according to the source.
- UN forces in southern Lebanon are seen as more harmful than helpful to Israel.
- The Lebanese army is described as critically unable to perform its duties.
An Israeli military source revealed that Tel Aviv estimates the ongoing operations in southern Lebanon will take years to complete. The source stated that identifying and dismantling Hezbollah's infrastructure in the region, which is widely spread south of the "Yellow Line," is a lengthy process. The Israeli army has no current plans to withdraw from southern Lebanon, and the source asserted that residents will not be able to return to these areas for many years.
In his assessment of the field situation and international and regional actors, the military source criticized the performance of international forces and the Lebanese military institution. He indicated that the presence of UN forces in southern Lebanon "harms Israel more than it benefits it," adding that Tel Aviv would prefer these forces not be present on the ground.
The source described the state of the Lebanese military institution as "critical," emphasizing its inability to perform its field duties and its urgent need for comprehensive reorganization.
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