”Tensions Rise in the North as Hezbollah Tries to Deter Israel From Invading Gaza
Hezbollah is fighting fire-with-fire and testing Israel's patience, focusing its attention on Israel's next move in the Gaza Strip. Still, this is no status quo, and there is a considerable risk of miscalculation…”
”As talk of a ground operation in the Gaza Strip increases, the sensitivity of the situation on the Lebanese border is growing. Hezbollah has adopted a pattern of launching daily attacks along the border, which the IDF prepared for in the past. The intensity of these attacks ………”
https://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/2023-10-16/ty-article/.premium/tensions-rise-in-the-north-as-hezbollah-tries-to-deter-israel-from-invading-gaza/0000018b-34d8-ddcb-a7bf-b7db6f590000
”The Israeli military has deployed tens of thousands of additional troops near the border with Lebanon
Israel's military is evacuating 28 communities near the northern border with Lebanon because of escalating hostilities with Hezbollah militants.
An Israeli civilian and a soldier were killed on Sunday, when anti-tank missiles fired from Lebanon hit one of the villages and a military post.
The military said it struck Hezbollah military sites in response.
It also accused the group's backer, Iran, of ordering attacks in an effort to distract Israel from the Gaza war.”
”The IDF announced on Monday morning that it was implementing an emergency plan to evacuate all civilians living up to 2km (1.2 miles) from the Lebanese border and put them up in state-funded guest houses.”
”The IDF has deployed tens of thousands of additional soldiers along the border in the past week, but Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant told reporters on Sunday that it had "no interest in a war in the north".”
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-67121831.amp
”Hezbollah shoots at IDF posts, fires missile at tank in fresh Lebanon border clashes
Military says no injuries caused by attacks on northern frontier, as Defense Ministry works to evacuate 27,000 residents from area..”
”According to the IDF and Defense Ministry, the 28 communities included in the plan were: Ghajar, Dishon, Kfar Yuval, Margaliot, Metula, Avivim, Dovev, Ma’ayan Baruch, Bar’am, Manara, Yiftah, Malkia, Misgav Am, Yir’on, Dafna, Arab al-Aramshe, Shlomi, Netu’a, Ya’ara, Shtula, Matat, Zar’it, Shomera, Betzet, Adamit, Rosh Hanikra, Hanita, and Kfar Giladi.”
“Hezbollah carried out a number of attacks yesterday in order to try to divert our operational efforts [away from the Gaza Strip], under the direction and backing of Iran, while endangering the state of Lebanon and its citizens,” Hagari said at a press conference.
“We have increased our forces on the northern border and will respond aggressively to any activity against us,” he said. “If Hezbollah dares to test us, the reaction will be deadly. The United States is giving us full backing.”
“Hezbollah carried out a number of attacks yesterday in order to try to divert our operational efforts [away from the Gaza Strip], under the direction and backing of Iran, while endangering the state of Lebanon and its citizens,” Hagari said at a press conference.
“We have increased our forces on the northern border and will respond aggressively to any activity against us,” he said. “If Hezbollah dares to test us, the reaction will be deadly. The United States is giving us full backing.”
”On Sunday, Hezbollah launched six anti-tank guided missiles at an Israeli town and military positions on the Lebanon border, killing one civilian and one soldier.”
https://www.timesofisrael.com/hezbollah-shoots-at-idf-posts-fires-missile-at-tank-in-fresh-lebanon-border-clashes/amp/
