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IDF Kills Two Militants in Gaza as Pressure Mounts on Hezbollah in Lebanon
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First reported by Maariv · 12 hours ago
What happened
The Israeli Air Force killed two militants in Gaza preparing attacks, while Israel maintains pressure on Hezbollah in Lebanon amid U.S. calls to keep tensions low. Avi Ashkenazi explained Israel's targeted killing policy and highlighted Hezbollah's weakened position following recent strikes and ongoing negotiations.
- 01IDF killed two militants in Gaza within an hour based on intelligence of planned attacks.
- 02Immediate threats allow IDF action without political approval; planned attacks require Prime Minister's consent.
- 03U.S. urges Israel to keep Gaza and Lebanon tensions low to focus on Iran.
- 04Hezbollah's tunnel destruction in Lebanon weakens its defenses and opens IDF maneuver options.
- 05Hezbollah was surprised by Hamas's October 7 attack and delayed joining the conflict.
- 06Israel balances military actions with diplomatic efforts under U.S. pressure.
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