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Wednesday, October 16, 2024
Deputy IDF chief says Israeli forces ‘have to’ keep fighting in south Lebanon
Lazar Berman is The Times of Israel's diplomatic reporter
The IDF destroys the elite Radwan Force’s headquarters in southern Lebanon, says the army.
Last night, Deputy Chief of Staff Maj. Gen. Amir Baram toured the underground complex along with 91st Division commander Brig. Gen. Shai Klepper, 8th Brigade commander Col. Dori Saar, and the Yahalom combat engineering unit commander Col. A.
“For years,” says Baram, “the 91st Division and the Northern Command prepared for defending against what Hezbollah called ‘conquering the Galilee.'”
“It brings great strength and pride that we are now fighting in the territory from which they planned to strike us,” he continues, “destroying their infrastructure and plans. This is what we have to do, there is no other way.”
“Keep up your quality and significant operational activity, which is set to affect us and the entire Middle East for years to come,” he adds.
Deputy IDF Chief of Staff Amir Baram tours the Hezbollah Radwan force underground HQ that Division 91 destroyed today. pic.twitter.com/Wy9L3aidcj
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