Gallant says Israel closely tracking enemies ahead of potential Iran, Hezbollah attack
Emanuel (Mannie) Fabian is The Times of Israel's military correspondent
Defense Minister Yoav Gallant (left) speaks with the head of the IDF Northern Command, Maj. Gen. Ori Gordin, at an intelligence base in northern Israel, August 13, 2024. (Ariel Hermoni/Defense Ministry)
Defense Minister Yoav Gallant says Israel is closely tracking its enemies, as the country expects an attack from Iran and its Lebanese proxy Hezbollah.
“I am aware of the tensions and the great burden placed on the citizens of Israel. We are following what is happening, in Beirut, in Tehran, and in other places,” Gallant says during a visit to an IDF intelligence base in northern Israel.
“We are engaged both in removing the threats and preparing all possibilities, in order to be able to attack wherever we decide,” he adds, according to remarks provided by his office.
