AGAIN ISRAELI HEADLINES REPORTING: ISRAEL PREPARES FOR A MAJOR MILITARY OPERATION AGAINST HEZBOLLAH IN THE NORTH ◾Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu has announced plans to expand military operations toward the northern front, stating, "We are about to launch a broad and powerful operation on the northern front." According to Israeli media, the operation will target Hezbollah and is expected to be a large-scale campaign. ◾Senior officials have indicated that the operation could begin in the next few weeks or months. Before launching, Israel aims to secure international backing and ensure adequate munitions and forces are in place, according to reports from Channel 13. ◾For the first time, PM Netanyahu will present to the cabinet a new war goal: the return of displaced residents to northern Israel. An Israeli security official stressed that the country must prepare for a prolonged conflict in the north, which will likely come at a heavy cost. ◾In a strategic assessment meeting on Thursday, Israel's security establishment noted that diplomatic measures alone would not be sufficient to guarantee the safe return of evacuated communities along the Lebanon border. Army radio reported that a military operation against Hezbollah is seen as necessary, with estimates pointing to an initiation in the coming weeks. ◾Israeli Defense Minister Gallant has confirmed that the army is ready for potential escalation with Lebanon, a position echoed by the Israeli Broadcasting Authority. ◾Opposition leader Benny Gantz has called for immediate action, stating, "The time has come to exercise strength and use force against Hezbollah to return the residents safely to their homes." ◾Meanwhile, residents of northern Israeli towns that have not been evacuated have been instructed to stay close to shelters, according to the Maariv newspaper. ◾The IDF has established a specialized unit known as the 'Golan Patrol Company', under the 474th Golan Brigade, dedicated to combat and intelligence gathering in the Golan Heights. This unit has completed its training, which included ambush tactics, operational drills, and navigation exercises. ◾Internationally, a senior American official expressed concern to Lebanese MTV News about Israel’s decision to launch a broader conflict with Hezbollah, with the White House sharing these concerns. ◾According to the Lebanese newspaper Al-Nahar, Hezbollah recently urged residents of southern Lebanese villages to evacuate in anticipation of Israeli security operations. The village of Odaiseh, located near the Israeli border and frequently under Israeli attack, saw residents evacuating their homes and shops following coordination with the Lebanese Army and the UN. Join ISRAEL REALTIME 🎗️ "Connecting the World to Israel in Realtime" 🇮🇱 WhatsApp 👇 https://t.co/PEeYtISJ1a 🇮🇱 Telegram 👇 https://t.co/7pEswxPTm8 🇮🇱 Facebook 👇 https://t.co/cqUvfdXwdv 🇮🇱 X (Twitter) 👇 https://t.co/5WViDST3Sx
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