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IDF Releases Original Orders and Statements on 20th Anniversary of 2006 Lebanon War

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First reported by Behadrei Haredim · 7 hours ago

What happened

On the 20th anniversary of the 2006 Lebanon War, the IDF released original operational orders and statements detailing the war's start, key events, and the expansion of ground maneuvers to the Litani River to counter Hezbollah rocket attacks.

01The IDF published original 2006 Lebanon War documents on its 20th anniversary.
02The war began July 12, 2006, after Hezbollah attacked Israel's northern border.
03Initial orders detailed simultaneous operations in Gaza and Lebanon and soldier kidnappings.
04Eight Israeli soldiers died and others were wounded early in the conflict.
05IDF expanded ground operations to the Litani River to curb Hezbollah rocket fire.
06The expansion was approved by Israel's cabinet and supported by air and naval forces.

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