Israel Threatens to Expand Security Zone into Southern Lebanon
Translated & summarized from Mignews by baba
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz threatened to expand Israel's security zone into southern Lebanon if Hezbollah joins Iran in attacking the country. During a visit to the buffer zone, Katz stated the IDF is prepared for a ground operation and could seize areas up to the Litani River. He also warned of destroying Hezbollah infrastructure in Beirut's southern suburbs, potentially displacing over a million Shiites. Katz believes Iran and its allies are trying to influence Israel's upcoming October 27 elections.
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- Defense Minister Israel Katz threatened to expand Israel's security zone into southern Lebanon.
- The IDF would seize additional territory if Hezbollah joins Iran in attacking Israel.
- Areas up to the Litani River could become a permanent Israeli security zone.
- Hezbollah infrastructure in southern Beirut suburbs is threatened with destruction.
- Over a million Shiites could be displaced due to potential evacuations.
- Katz accused Iran and allies of trying to influence Israel's October 27 elections.
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz stated that the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) would seize additional territory in southern Lebanon if Hezbollah joins Iran in attacking Israel. Katz made these remarks during a visit to the buffer zone in southern Lebanon. He warned that if Hezbollah enters the war, the Israeli army would deliver a severe blow, potentially incorporating the Nabatieh region and the Litani River area into a permanent Israeli security zone. Katz emphasized that the IDF is prepared for a ground operation.
Furthermore, Katz threatened to destroy Hezbollah infrastructure in the southern Beirut suburbs, specifically mentioning the Dahieh district, and indicated the possibility of population evacuation. He estimated this could lead to the displacement of over a million Shiites. The minister had previously asserted that Iran and its allies were attempting to orchestrate attacks designed to influence the outcome of Israel's elections, scheduled for October 27.
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