The Israeli army has penetrated 48 kilometers into Lebanon. Fearing an attack, Hezbollah militants fled the area. Some clashes are ongoing with the Lebanese army and some remaining combatants. There are no Lebanese in the entire area. About 1 million people have left the area.
Israeli troops have spread across southern Lebanon. Israel’s National Security Cabinet says this is the next phase of the war against Hezbollah. This is the fourth time in the past 50 years that Israeli troops have entered Lebanese territory. This is the first time since the 34-day war in 2006.
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The Israeli army said it was a limited ground operation. The Air Force is also helping. Bombs and missiles were dropped from the sky, clearing the way for troops on the ground. Beyond this, urban warfare is taking place on Lebanon’s streets and roads. Israel has said it will not occupy Lebanon for a long time.
Hezbollah wiped out from two dozen villages
But what are the Israeli military’s intentions? How many days and how much area do you need to occupy? The war must be fought. No disclosures have been made about this yet. As of October 1, Israeli forces have liberated two dozen villages in southern Lebanon from Hezbollah terrorists. The Israeli army has penetrated 48 kilometers into the territory.
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Local attack…not a direct strike
Israeli forces only attack Hezbollah positions. He named it a “local raid.” So far, Hezbollah militants have not carried out ground attacks against Israeli forces. Incidents of direct conflict are also on the decline. There has been direct conflict with Hamas in the Gaza Strip.
Hezbollah rejects Israeli demands
Hezbollah spokesman Mohammad Afif completely denied all these claims by the Israeli army. He said Israel was lying. According to UNIFIL, Israeli forces have selectively set foot on Lebanese territory. Attacked. A full-scale war has not yet broken out. Israeli soldiers will not stay on Lebanese soil. They attack and come back.
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Now what happens next…
Israel’s national security cabinet says the next phase of the war with Hezbollah has been approved. Israeli forces are currently conducting small-scale attacks along the entire Lebanese border. Lebanese people are being transported to safety near the border. The Lebanese army is also moving soldiers and people to safety. At the same time, the Israeli Air Force bombed Beirut again. Especially in Shia-dominated areas. The number of Hezbollah fighters there is very high.
