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IDF target bank chief says a 2023 Lebanon strike could have changed the war
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50% centerFirst reported by Behadrei Haredim · 7 days ago
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Lt. Col. S., who heads the IDF target bank, says Israel missed a decisive chance to strike Hezbollah leadership in Beirut on October 11, 2023. He says the planes were already en route when the political leadership ordered them to turn back, and that the army now has detailed plans for Dahieh but cannot act without approval.
- 01IDF reserve officer S. says an October 11, 2023 Hezbollah strike was halted at the last moment.
- 02He says Israeli jets were already flying toward Dahieh when they were ordered to turn back.
- 03S. believes the aborted attack could have eliminated Hezbollah’s top leadership.
- 04He says Israel is currently blocked from striking Dahieh, but plans exist for every building.
- 05He argues Dahieh cannot be completely destroyed, even with all available bombs.
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