🇮🇱 Israeli Defense Minister hopes end of current phase in Gaza could bring calm with Lebanon
In a meeting with the US envoy Amos, Gallant informed him that the transition to Phase III of the war in Gaza will have an impact on all sectors (both Gaza and the North).
He adds that Israel is preparing for every possibility - military and diplomatic to resolve the conflict with Hezbullah.
Gallant is now in the US.
By phase 3 he means the end of the invasion in Gaza, and stationing the Israeli army in the newly created buffer zones, to maintain raid ability.
This will not stipulate an end of the war but rather the invasion, which will not bring peace to Gaza and will keep it in a state or chaos.
In a meeting with the US envoy Amos, Gallant informed him that the transition to Phase III of the war in Gaza will have an impact on all sectors (both Gaza and the North).
He adds that Israel is preparing for every possibility - military and diplomatic to resolve the conflict with Hezbullah.
Gallant is now in the US.
By phase 3 he means the end of the invasion in Gaza, and stationing the Israeli army in the newly created buffer zones, to maintain raid ability.
This will not stipulate an end of the war but rather the invasion, which will not bring peace to Gaza and will keep it in a state or chaos.
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🇮🇱 In his interview yesterday, Netanyahu said some important standpoints:
- He does not want to end the war in Gaza just yet
- He claims he will leave Gaza once they return all hostages
HOWEVER
- He said he agrees to a partial hostage deal which returns all kidnapped Israelis after which he can continue to war. He refuses a deal to end the war
And concludes by briefly saying that after the end of Rafah operation, he will order the Israeli army to move to the Lebanese border.
- He does not want to end the war in Gaza just yet
- He claims he will leave Gaza once they return all hostages
HOWEVER
- He said he agrees to a partial hostage deal which returns all kidnapped Israelis after which he can continue to war. He refuses a deal to end the war
And concludes by briefly saying that after the end of Rafah operation, he will order the Israeli army to move to the Lebanese border.
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⚠️ Officially according to Israeli army, there was indeed an attack in the Beqaa valley and it attacked a complex for air defense units.
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✍ Today's attacks in Beqaa are a new phase of this ongoing battle, setting a new dangerous precedent.
The rules of engagement up until today stipulated how Israel would attack Hezbullah in the Beqaa and targted strategic locations only as a retaliation to an attack by the latter on Israel that targted strategic facilities or shot down a UAV.
Targeting air defenses, more than 100 km away from the border, is only setting the stage to increase harm and subdue weapons that would be of critical need if this turns into a war.
For the past few days Hezbullah's attacks have been limited, with only a few resulting in Israeli casualties. Nothing out of the current engagement.
So far no casualties repeated in the facility. We'll see how it goes.
The rules of engagement up until today stipulated how Israel would attack Hezbullah in the Beqaa and targted strategic locations only as a retaliation to an attack by the latter on Israel that targted strategic facilities or shot down a UAV.
Targeting air defenses, more than 100 km away from the border, is only setting the stage to increase harm and subdue weapons that would be of critical need if this turns into a war.
For the past few days Hezbullah's attacks have been limited, with only a few resulting in Israeli casualties. Nothing out of the current engagement.
So far no casualties repeated in the facility. We'll see how it goes.
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⭕️ Hezbullah concludes today with 4 attacks on the Israeli enemy, announcing:
- Attack on Israeli soldiers between Margaliot and Al-Manara
- Attack on soldiers' staging ground in Kafarshouba hills with artillery
- Attack on a house in Al-Manara settlement
- Attack on a house in Ya'roun settlement
The attack on houses was in response to the Israeli attacks on Lebanese villages and destroying homes, including Blida, Maroun, and Aitaroun
✍ No mention of the attack in Beqaa valley by Hezbullah's military or civilian media (e.g. Al-Manar)
- Attack on Israeli soldiers between Margaliot and Al-Manara
- Attack on soldiers' staging ground in Kafarshouba hills with artillery
- Attack on a house in Al-Manara settlement
- Attack on a house in Ya'roun settlement
The attack on houses was in response to the Israeli attacks on Lebanese villages and destroying homes, including Blida, Maroun, and Aitaroun
✍ No mention of the attack in Beqaa valley by Hezbullah's military or civilian media (e.g. Al-Manar)
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🇮🇶/🇮🇱/🇱🇧 Iraqi leaders vow to support Hezbullah if a war is waged on Lebanon
Iraqi Asaeb Ahl al-Haq leader, Sheikh Qais Khazali threatened the US and stated that if they supports Israel’s attack on Lebanon, then all US interests in Iraq and the region will be a target.
Iraqi Asaeb Ahl al-Haq leader, Sheikh Qais Khazali threatened the US and stated that if they supports Israel’s attack on Lebanon, then all US interests in Iraq and the region will be a target.
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Lebanese News and Updates
⚽️ Keep in mind, Italy should never win a world or Euro cup, else Lebanon is doomed: Italy wins the world cup in 1982: Israel invades Italy wins the world cup in 2006: Israel invades Italy doesn't win anything after: peace in Lebanon since last win.
May the Italians never win
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US to Hezbollah: Don’t count on us to stop an Israeli attack
The blunt message comes as many U.S. officials appear resigned to the possibility that Israel will make a major move against Hezbollah inside Lebanon in the coming weeks.
Two U.S. officials told POLITICO that the militia needs to also understand that Washington will help Israel defend itself if Hezbollah retaliates. They stressed that the militant group should not count on America to act as a brake on Israeli decision-making.
The message is being conveyed indirectly, the person said; the U.S. doesn’t engage Hezbollah one-on-one because it is a designated terrorist organization, and it relies on public communications or intermediaries.
“Israel’s gotta do what they gotta do,” a Defense Department official said, having been granted anonymity, like others, to speak frankly.
Israeli leaders do not appear to have made a final decision on what to do, though none seems to want an all-out war, and neither does Iran, the two U.S. officials said.
The U.S. intelligence community believes that Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah doesn’t want a war, but assesses that the risk of one is heightened this month as is the risk of a miscalculation on either side, according to another senior U.S. official.
By Politico
The blunt message comes as many U.S. officials appear resigned to the possibility that Israel will make a major move against Hezbollah inside Lebanon in the coming weeks.
Two U.S. officials told POLITICO that the militia needs to also understand that Washington will help Israel defend itself if Hezbollah retaliates. They stressed that the militant group should not count on America to act as a brake on Israeli decision-making.
The message is being conveyed indirectly, the person said; the U.S. doesn’t engage Hezbollah one-on-one because it is a designated terrorist organization, and it relies on public communications or intermediaries.
“Israel’s gotta do what they gotta do,” a Defense Department official said, having been granted anonymity, like others, to speak frankly.
Israeli leaders do not appear to have made a final decision on what to do, though none seems to want an all-out war, and neither does Iran, the two U.S. officials said.
The U.S. intelligence community believes that Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah doesn’t want a war, but assesses that the risk of one is heightened this month as is the risk of a miscalculation on either side, according to another senior U.S. official.
By Politico
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Continued from the Politico article
It’s not clear exactly what options Israel is considering against Hezbollah, which is not only heavily armed but also wields political influence in Lebanon. An air operation could help deter the group, while a ground invasion could establish a buffer zone. A combination also is possible.
But Joint Chiefs Chair Gen. C.Q. Brown also had a warning for Israel.
If a broader conflict erupts between Israel and Hezbollah, it may be more difficult for the U.S. to help defend Israel compared with the April 13 missile barrage from Iran, he told reporters traveling with him on Sunday.
That’s because Hezbollah is geographically closer than Iran, therefore an attack requires a shorter response time. Hezbollah also has more rockets than Hamas.
It’s not clear exactly what options Israel is considering against Hezbollah, which is not only heavily armed but also wields political influence in Lebanon. An air operation could help deter the group, while a ground invasion could establish a buffer zone. A combination also is possible.
But Joint Chiefs Chair Gen. C.Q. Brown also had a warning for Israel.
If a broader conflict erupts between Israel and Hezbollah, it may be more difficult for the U.S. to help defend Israel compared with the April 13 missile barrage from Iran, he told reporters traveling with him on Sunday.
That’s because Hezbollah is geographically closer than Iran, therefore an attack requires a shorter response time. Hezbollah also has more rockets than Hamas.
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