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Israel Katz Contradicts IDF, Threatens Large Invasion of Lebanon After Hezbollah Barrage
- On Thursday, Defense Minister Israel Katz and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu instructed the military to prepare for an expanded operation in Lebanon, warning Israel could seize territory if the Lebanese government fails to restrain Hezbollah.
- Hezbollah fired over 200 rockets overnight, significantly increasing the pace of attacks, while the IDF treats the northern front as secondary to its central focus on the Iranian theater.
- The IDF eliminated two senior commanders: Abu Ali Riyan, leader of the elite Radwan Force, on Saturday, and Revolutionary Guard commander Abu Dharr Mohammadi in a Beirut strike on Tuesday.
- Despite Katz's threats, multiple IDF sources told The Jerusalem Post the military currently opposes a full-scale ground invasion of Lebanon, remaining focused on the Iranian front.
- Addressing Lebanese President Joseph Aoun, Katz warned, "We will take the territory and do it ourselves. We promised quiet and security to the northern communities, and that is exactly what we will do.
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Katz: If Beirut fails to stop Hezbollah, IDF will ‘take control of the territory’
"The prime minister and I have instructed the Israel Defense Forces to prepare to expand its operations in Lebanon," the defense minister said.The post Katz: If Beirut fails to stop Hezbollah, IDF will ‘take control of the territory’ appeared first…
The Lebanese Hezbollah militia and Israel are shooting at each other. About a week ago, the Israeli army in Lebanon began minor ground operations. Minister Katz Beirut is now calling for help in the fight against Hezbollah - otherwise there will be consequences.
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