Israel Claims Discovery of Hezbollah Weapons Caches in Lebanon
Translated & summarized from Jüdische Allgemeine by baba
The Israeli military reported discovering multiple Hezbollah weapons caches in civilian areas of southern Lebanon, including Mais al-Dschabal and al-Tiri. Prime Minister Netanyahu and Defense Minister Katz declared this action completes the establishment of a security zone in southern Lebanon. Israel seeks Hezbollah's disarmament to prevent future attacks, a demand rejected by the Iran-backed group.
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- Israeli forces discovered Hezbollah weapons caches in civilian homes and storage rooms in southern Lebanon.
- The discovered weapons included rifles, rockets, explosives, and surveillance equipment.
- The locations were near UN outposts in the Mais al-Dschabal and al-Tiri areas.
- Prime Minister Netanyahu stated the discoveries complete the establishment of a security zone in southern Lebanon.
- Israel demands Hezbollah's disarmament to prevent future attacks, a demand the group rejects.
The Israeli military announced on Tuesday that its forces discovered several Hezbollah weapons depots during operations in southern Lebanon. According to the military's statement, Israeli troops found weapons caches in a civilian residence and a storage room in the Mais al-Dschabal area. The discovered items included rifles, rockets, fragmentation grenades, explosives, ammunition, and communication and surveillance equipment. In the al-Tiri area, soldiers found equipment in an apartment. The military noted that these locations were situated near UN outposts in the region.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz stated that these discoveries mark the completion of the establishment of a security zone in southern Lebanon. Israel and Lebanon are officially in a state of war, with the disarmament of Hezbollah being a significant point of contention. The Israeli army has unilaterally established a "security zone" in southern Lebanon, spanning approximately 620 square kilometers, to prevent further Hezbollah attacks on northern Israel. Israel demands the disarmament of Hezbollah to permanently eliminate threats and potential terror attacks, citing the October 7, 2023, events as a reason. The Iran-backed Hezbollah has refused to disarm.
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