Israel army: Operational plans for Lebanon offensive approved
The Israeli military said Tuesday operational plans for an offensive in Lebanon were "approved and validated" as Israeli forces and the Iran-backed Hezbollah movement carry out cross-border exchanges of fire. "The Commanding Officer of the Northern Command, MG Ori Gordin, and the Head of the Operations Directorate, MG Oded Basiuk... held a joint situational assessment in the Northern Command. As part of the situational assessment, operational plans for an offensive in Lebanon were approved and validated," it said in a statement.
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- Published Date: 10:15 | 18 June 2024
- Modified Date: 10:15 | 18 June 2024
Israel's defence forces said on Tuesday it had approved operational plans for an offensive in Lebanon as Israel and Hezbollah stepped up rhetoric that could escalate into a war.
"As part of the situational assessment, operational plans for an offensive in Lebanon were approved and validated, and decisions were taken on the continuation of increasing the readiness of troops in the field," the IDF said.
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