The IDF attacked a series of targets of the terrorist organization Hezbollah in five different areas in southern Lebanon/IDF Spokesman
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IDF spokesman Brigadier General Daniel Hagari today dedicated his update to the IDF's activities in the north, and revealed new details about the scope of the fighting in the region. Hagari informed that more than 3,400 targets have been attacked in Lebanon since the beginning of the fighting, and 200 terrorists have been eliminated since it began. "We are targeting An effort to attack Hezbollah's air defense systems, and strategic capabilities that the organization has built in recent years," said the spokesman.
Hagari referred to reports of IDF strikes in Syria, and sent a message that "what is true for Lebanon, is true for Syria and is true for places farther away."
The ruins of a building reportedly attacked by Israel in Damascus, January 20, 2024/Reuters
According to Hagari, the security reality in the north is taking shape these days, and there is no intention to return to the reality as it was on October 6.
He added that the IDF attacked more than 50 targets in Syria, and carried out additional attacks "all over the Middle East." Hagari said: "The IDF forces are prepared for war in the north when given an order. We have incorporated lessons from the fighting in Gaza into our attack plans for the north."
In conclusion, the speaker said, "Our mission is to return the residents of the north to their homes safely. There is still a lot of work to be done, but we are determined to meet it. We will be tested by actions, not words."
Defense Minister Yoav Galant in Hermon, February 2, 2024/IDF spokesman
In his words, the IDF spokesman echoed the strong message sent yesterday by Defense Minister Yoav Galant during a visit to Hermon. Galant said: "If Hezbollah thinks that when there is a ceasefire in the south, it will cease fire and we will stop - it is making a big mistake.
I am saying here explicitly - as long as we do not reach a situation where the residents of the north can be safely returned, we will not stop.
When we reach it, either through the series or through military means - we will be able to be calm."
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