Israel Launches Military Operation To Destroy Hezbollah Infiltration Tunnels In Northern Israel


France 24: Israel launches operation to destroy Hezbollah infiltration tunnels

Israel’s army said on Tuesday it had detected Hezbollah tunnels infiltrating its territory from Lebanon and launched an operation to destroy them, a move likely to raise tensions with the Iran-backed group.

The surprise announcement came hours after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo in Brussels over regional dangers, with both having repeatedly warned over the activities of Iran, Israel’s main enemy.

Israeli army spokesman Lieutenant Colonel Jonathan Conricus said the “attack tunnels” were not yet operational. He declined to say how many were detected or how they would be destroyed.

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WNU Editor: This is how close Isfraeli and Hezbollah fighters are .... On northern border, IDF and Hezbollah forces patrol meters from each other (Times of Israel).

More News On Israel Launching Military Operation To Destroy Hezbollah Infiltration Tunnels In Northern Israel

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Israel launches military operation against 'Hezbollah tunnels' -- Al Jazeera
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Northern Shield: Israel launches op to cut off Hezbollah tunnels on Lebanese border -- RT

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