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IDF commander urges readiness for possible Lebanon invasion amid Hezbollah conflict
IDF Northern Commander urges readiness for potential Lebanon invasion amid escalating conflict with Hezbollah as Operation Northern Arrows intensifies
IDF Northern Commander Maj. Gen. Uri Gordon on Wednesday told his forces that “we need to be very ready to go into action and to invade” Lebanon in the rising escalation against Hezbollah.
Speaking to Brigade 7, he emphasized that their actions must change the security reality for Israel’s 60,000 northern residents who have been evacuated from their homes for nearly a year.
In addition, Gordon said, “We have entered a new phase in the conflict, and now we are fighting as part of Operation Northern Arrows.”
“The operation began with very harsh strikes against Hezbollah‘s capabilities, with an emphasis on its [long-range] firepower, as well as significant harm to its commanders and operatives.”
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Earlier on Wednesday, former IDF intelligence chief Amos Yadlin said that the IDF should wear down Hezbollah with air power for two weeks before beginning a ground forces invasion.
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