TEL AVIV, October 13 – The Israeli military has successfully eliminated over 100 armed radicals and dismantled 60 Hezbollah command centers, along with dozens of military facilities, during the ground operation conducted in southern Lebanon this week. These achievements were shared by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF.
In the past seven days, the IDF reported that it had also destroyed fifty Hezbollah missile launchers and successfully dismantled a 120-meter tunnel located close to the border. This wave of successful military actions follows a series of massive airstrikes launched by Israel on Hezbollah’s military targets within Lebanon since September 23, when Operation Northern Arrows was initiated.
The stated goal behind Israel’s operation is to create safe conditions in the country’s northern areas so that tens of thousands of local residents can safely return to their homes. The recent surge of violence began when Hassan Nasrallah, the leader of Hezbollah, was reportedly killed during an Israeli strike on Beirut on September 27. In response, Israel announced a ground operation in Lebanon’s border areas in the early hours of October 1.
As the conflict continues to unfold, it remains uncertain what consequences will arise from these military actions. Despite this uncertainty, one thing is clear: both Israel and Hezbollah remain deeply entrenched in their respective positions, making a quick resolution highly unlikely. As such, the ongoing struggle between these two powers is likely to continue for some time, with no end in sight.