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Monday, September 30, 2024
Gallant: ‘Next stage’ of war on Hezbollah to begin soon, will allow northerners to return home
Emanuel (Mannie) Fabian is The Times of Israel's military correspondent
Speaking with mayors of Israeli northern border communities, Defense Minister Yoav Gallant says “the next phase of the war against Hezbollah will begin soon,” further indicating that Israel is expected to launch a ground offensive in Lebanon.
“The next phase in the war against Hezbollah will begin soon. It will be a significant factor in changing the security situation and will allow us to complete the important [mission] of returning the residents to their homes,” Gallant says.
“We will do this. And as I said here a month ago [that] we will shift the center of gravity [to the north], this is what I say now: We will change the situation and return the residents home,” he adds.
