Israeli particular forces launch intelligence-gathering raids into Lebanon as menace of all-out struggle looms

Israeli particular forces have been finishing up intelligence-gathering raids in Lebanon forward of an anticipated floor incursion within the coming days, in line with stories Monday.

The raids, which have been unfolding for a number of months, have included concentrating on Hezbollah’s tunnels on the southern border amid preparation for a broader floor incursion, sources instructed the Wall Avenue Journal.

“The IDF has made plenty of preparations for a floor incursion,” Amir Avivi, a former senior Israeli navy official nonetheless getting briefings, instructed the outlet. “Total, this all the time consists of particular operations. That is a part of the method.”

It comes as Israeli tanks have been seen lining up near the border with Lebanon, with Israeli Protection Minister Yoav Gallant hinting Monday {that a} floor operation in opposition to Hezbollah was imminent.

“Along with the fighters of the 188th Brigade on the northern border — the forces are prepared and ready to strike Hezbollah with pressure,” Gallant wrote in a submit on X.

“Our aim is evident – returning the residents of the north to their properties. We are going to use all of the means at our disposal to attain this aim.”

Hezbollah additionally expects a floor invasion, the fear group’s deputy chief Naim Qassem stated in his first remarks since Israel killed its chief Hassan Nasrallah final week.

“We are going to face any risk and we’re prepared if the Israelis resolve to enter by land and the resistance forces are prepared for a floor engagement,” he stated in an handle from an undisclosed location.

With Submit wires