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Asked about potential ground campaign against Hezbollah, IDF spokesman says ‘All options on the table’
Emanuel (Mannie) Fabian is The Times of Israel's military correspondent
Israeli troops at a staging area in the Golan Heights on the eve of the Jewish holiday of Purim, March 2, 2026. (Michael Giladi/ Flash90)
IDF Spokesman Brig. Gen. Effie Defrin says, “All options are on the table,” when asked about a potential ground offensive against Hezbollah in Lebanon.
“The chief of staff was on the northern border, met with division commanders and the commanding officer of the Northern Command, briefed them, and approved plans,” he says in response to a question at a press conference.
“The bottom line is that all options are on the table. We will work to disarm Hezbollah from its weapons and remove threats to Israeli citizens,” Defrin says.
The IDF said that it bolstered forces on the northern border during the conflict with Iran.
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