Defense Minister Katz Visits Lebanon Border, Warns of Hezbollah's Potential Destruction of Shiite Community
Translated & summarized from Makor Rishon by baba
Defense Minister Israel Katz visited the Lebanon border on Wednesday, warning that Hezbollah could completely destroy Lebanon's Shiite community. Katz stated that if Hezbollah attacks Israel, it will suffer severe consequences and lose territory, with plans to evacuate Shiite populations and strike terror infrastructure. He vowed that Israel would not withdraw from its security zones along the border.
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- Defense Minister Israel Katz warned Hezbollah could completely destroy Lebanon's Shiite community.
- Katz visited the Lebanon border Wednesday with senior military commanders.
- He stated Israel will not withdraw from its security zones.
- Katz outlined plans to evacuate Shiite populations and strike terror infrastructure.
- He warned Hezbollah would lose territory if it attacked Israel.
Defense Minister Israel Katz visited the Lebanon border on Wednesday, accompanied by senior military officials including the Officer Commanding Northern Command and Officer Commanding Division 91, Yuval Gatz. Katz toured the frontline villages, received a briefing on Operation "Silver Plow" aimed at destroying terror infrastructure, and praised IDF soldiers for their actions against Hezbollah operatives.
"I came here today to strengthen the commanders and soldiers of the IDF, regular and reserve, who are operating with dedication and bravery within the security zones in Lebanon and Syria to protect the residents of the Galilee and the Golan Heights from threats by jihadist forces," Katz stated. He reiterated that Israel would not withdraw from the security zones. "If Hezbollah joins Iran in an attack on Israel, it will be dealt a severe blow and lose additional territory in southern Lebanon in the areas of Nabatieh and the Litani River, which will become part of Israel's permanent security zone. The IDF is prepared to carry out the maneuver," he added.
Katz outlined a plan to evacuate the entire Shiite population north of the Awali and Al-Zahrani rivers to enable a powerful strike against terror infrastructure and to remove the drone threat to northern communities. He also stated that Beirut's Dahieh district would be evacuated and its terror infrastructure struck, resulting in over a million Shiites becoming displaced within Lebanon.
"Nasrallah destroyed the Shiite community in Lebanon until he was eliminated, and Naim Qassem could completely destroy it until he too is eliminated and sent to meet Nasrallah and his successor in the depths of hell," Katz declared.
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