IDF presenting Netanyahu with operational plans for northern front; no change to home front guidelines

Israeli military officials will be presenting the political echelon, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, with various plans for the northern front during a meeting this evening, amid heightened tensions with Hezbollah.

IDF sources say the military seeks to achieve Israel’s war goals in the north, returning the displaced Israelis back to their homes, but without causing the conflict to expand to a regional multi-front war.

The IDF has been on heightened alert following the recent events in Lebanon, and expects that the coming days may also be intense.

Israel has not taken responsibility for the Hezbollah communication devices that exploded in Lebanon in the past two days, killing 37 people, the vast majority of them terror operatives.

In the past 2-3 days, the IDF has been holding continuous assessments, and presenting plans to the political echelon. Earlier this evening, IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi approved new battle plans.

So far, there have been no changes to guidelines for civilians, though the IDF has said it would update the public immediately if there are any developments.