2024-09-30 23:22:00
it’s Israel’s ground operation against Hezbollah in Lebanon has begun, an operation that means “decision and end”. This was officially announced by the Israeli army, which spoke of “precision strikes on military targets“After an attack in Beirut last night against the stronghold of the Shiite group outside the city.
“In accordance with the decision of the political level, a few hours ago, the IDF launched limited, regional and ground attacks based on actual intelligence against terrorist targets and Hezbollah infrastructure in southern Lebanon the targets are in villages close to the border and are an immediate threat to Israeli communities in northern Israel“, read a note published by the Israeli army.
The IDF, we read further, “acted accordingly The strategic plan established by the General Staff and the Northern Command, which the troops have written and prepared in recent months.. The Israeli Air Force and IDF artillery are supporting the ground forces with regular attacks on military targets in the region. ”
These operations, he explained, “were approved and carried out in accordance with the decision of the political level. The operation ‘Northern Arrows’ will continue depending on the assessment of the situation and in parallel with the conflict in Gaza and in other places.”
The IDF “continues to work to achieve the goals of the war and it does everything necessary to protect the citizens of Israel and return the citizens of northern Israel to their homes”, the note concluded.
The operation launched a few hours ago “is targeted and limited in time and scope and does not aim to occupy southern Lebanon”, two Israeli sources assured Axios.
The green light from the defense ministry, the US told
The Israeli defense minister gave the green light to a new level of war in Lebanon yesterday evening, local media reported, insisting that it was a ground operation.
Meanwhile, the Israeli government has informed the United States about “a few activities”, including on the ground, in the Land of Cedars, as US State Department spokesman Matthew Miller announced before making the activity official: “At the time they told us. that these are activities limited to Hezbollah infrastructure near the border, but we are in continuous dialogue with them.
Miller did not stop the ongoing criticism by the Israeli government, but said that the United States has discussed “all factors” of the so-called ‘escalation to de-escalate’ campaign. “Military pressure can sometimes make diplomacy work,” Miller said. “Of course, military pressure can also lead to unintended consequences.
Double raid on the outskirts of Beirut
The Israeli army, meanwhile, after ordering the residents of three neighborhoods in the southern suburbs of Beirut to leave their homes for security reasons, carried out two raids on Dahieh, a Hezbollah stronghold, Lebanese media reported.
Meanwhile, Hezbollah has made it known that it has opened fire on Israeli soldiers making “movements” on the border with Lebanon, Beirut media reported.
Meloni: “Italian citizens and military security priorities”
“I am closely following the exciting situation in Lebanon in constant contact with the defense and foreign ministers. The protection of civilians is important as well as ensuring the security of the Italian Unifil contingent in southern Lebanon “, words by Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni in a note.
“Italy will continue to work with its friends for the stabilization of the border between Israel and Lebanon and the return of displaced people to their homes. A de-escalation at the regional level is urgent and important and Italy will continue to play its part he is also the President of the G7”, assured the Prime Minister.
“Italian military personnel have reached secure positions and are currently in bunkers as a precaution. Unifil is not the direct target of the attacks, but we must not forget that the increase in the level and intensity of the The attack makes the situation fragile. I take care of the President of the Republic, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and my colleague Tajani told and will let the President of the Republic inform for further developments”, according to the Minister of Defense Guido Crosetto of said in a note.
GB aircraft to evacuate British citizens
The British government has arranged a flight from Lebanon on Wednesday for Britons wishing to leave. Foreign Secretary David Lammy described the situation in Lebanon as “worrisome” and with “potential to deteriorate rapidly”. “The safety of British citizens in Lebanon continues to be our first priority. For this reason the British government is organizing a flight to help those who want to go. It is important to leave immediately because further release may not be guaranteed,” said the London-based head of diplomacy.
There are also explosions in Syria
Meanwhile, explosions were also heard in Damascus during the night, as Israel announced the start of ground operations, the official Syrian media reported, according to which aircraft fire would have gone into action, intercepting “enemy targets” in the capital. .
As reported by the SANA agency, “our air defense systems have captured enemy targets in the Damascus area”. Explosions in the Syrian capital were already recorded yesterday morning.
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