Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant said the military has “additional missions to perform” in the fight against Hezbollah as the attacks progress.
“We have additional missions to carry out in order to ensure the safe return of communities in northern Israel to their homes. We will continue to unbalance Hezbollah and increase its losses,” he commented.
Gallant’s remarks come as the United States and allies have called for a ceasefire on the border between Israel and Lebanon, with the aim of avoiding the escalation of an all-out regional war.
The Defense Minister said he met with military officials this Thursday (26) to “approve planned operations in the northern arena”, referring to the part of Israel close to the border with Lebanon.
“We continue our sequence of operations: eliminating Hezbollah terrorists, dismantling Hezbollah’s offensive infrastructure, and destroying rockets and missiles,” Gallant said.
Israel has launched a series of airstrikes on areas of Lebanon as the conflict with Hezbollah escalates.
The Israeli military has promised to accelerate “offensive operations” against Hezbollah. Troops carried out exercises simulating ground combat in Lebanon on Wednesday (25).
Understand the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah
Israel has launched a series of airstrikes on areas of Lebanon in recent days. On Monday (23), the country had its deadliest day since the 2006 war, with more than 500 fatalities. According to the Israeli military, the targets are members and military infrastructure of Hezbollah, one of the most powerful paramilitary forces in the Middle East and supported by Iran.
The offensive reached several points in Lebanon, including the country’s capital, Beirut. Thousands of people sought refuge in shelters and left cities in the south of the country.
Furthermore, a land incursion has not been ruled out.
Hezbollah and Israel began exchanging attacks after the start of the war in the Gaza Strip. The Lebanese group is an ally of Hamas, which invaded Israeli territory on October 7, 2023, killing hundreds of people and capturing hostages.
Due to the bombings, thousands of residents of northern Israel, where the border with Lebanon is located, had to be displaced. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has promised several times to return these citizens to their homes.
On September 17, Israel added the return of these residents as an official war objective.
A 15-year-old Brazilian teenager died after an Israeli airstrike. Itamaraty condemned the situation and called for an end to hostilities. The Brazilian government is also evaluating a possible rescue mission.
Almost the entire population of Gaza has been displaced amid the new Israeli offensive
This content was originally published in Israel has more missions to complete against Hezbollah, says Defense Minister on the CNN Brasil website.
Source: CNN Brasil
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