Israel has called on the Lebanese government to act or it will escalate attacks on the country’s border
The Israeli army will act to remove Hezbollah from the border with Lebanon if the attacks continue, Israeli minister Benny Gantz has warned.
He added that time for a diplomatic solution is running out.
At the same time, the head of the Israeli Defense Forces said that the troops are in “very high readiness» for more fighting in the north.
“Our first task is to restore security and a sense of security to the residents in the north, and that will take time,” Chief of the General Staff Lt. Gen. Herchi Halevi said after the “situation assessment».
Cross-border exchanges of fire have escalated following Hamas attacks on Israel on 7 October.
On Wednesday, Hezbollah launched the highest number of cross-border attacks in a single day since October 8security sources told Reuters.
The concerns that the conflict in Gaza may become wider throughout the region have intensified.
“The situation on Israel’s northern border requires change”Ganj said at a press conference Wednesday night. “The timer for a diplomatic solution is running out. If the people and the government of Lebanon do not act to prevent attacks by Hezbollah and move away from the border, the Israeli army will.”
Source :Skai
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