Israel says will not allow Hezbollah to return to border areas after troops withdraw
Hezbollah fighters will not be allowed back into south Lebanon's border villages, which they have turned into underground military posts stocked with hundreds of weapons, Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant said on Sunday. "We will not allow the terrorists back to these places. This is vital to ensure the safety of (Israel's) northern residents," Gallant said in a video statement.
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- Published Date: 08:15 | 13 October 2024
- Modified Date: 08:18 | 13 October 2024
Israel's Defence Minister Yoav Gallant on Sunday vowed to prevent Hezbollah from returning to fighting positions along the border, even after the Israeli military withdraws from the area.
"Even once IDF (military) troops withdraw, we will not allow Hezbollah terrorists to return to these areas," said Gallant during a visit to an observation post overseeing southern Lebanon.
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