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Sunday, October 13, 2024
Gallant says Israel will ensure terrorists do not return to Lebanon border villages
Lazar Berman is The Times of Israel's diplomatic reporter
Defense Minister Yoav Gallant tours Israel’s border with Lebanon and pledges that Israel will never let Hezbollah reestablish its presence there.
“These are military targets containing underground tunnels and weapon storages,” he says of Lebanese villages nearby. “Our troops found hundreds of RPGs, munitions and anti-tank missiles here. The IDF is currently destroying these weapons above and under the ground.
“I have instructed the IDF at all levels to ensure the destruction of [attack infrastructure] and to ensure that terrorists cannot return to these places,” he continues, according to his office. “This is essential in order to ensure the safety of Israel’s northern communities.”
Gallant says operations will continue until Israel’s goals are achieved.
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