The shift reportedly comes as Hezbollah understands that Israel is pivoting its military weight from Gaza to the northern front.
Earlier this week, speaking to the IDF’s 9th Brigade after it concluded exercises in northern Israel in preparation for ground maneuvers in Lebanon, Defense Minister Yoav Gallant said, “The center of gravity is shifting to the north. While we are wrapping up our missions in the South, an important task remains in the North: to restore security and allow residents to return to their homes."
Israel expresses readiness for Lebanon action
Gallant went on to emphasize that the rhetoric about the IDF entering Lebanon was more than just talk, saying that, as Israeli forces entered Gaza weeks after the October 7 massacre in southern Israel, “the same with happen [in the North].”
Further, Maariv on Saturday published an interview with Col. Itzik Alfasi, the commander of the 179th Armored Brigade, who stated that the brigade had, after honing its abilities in Gaza, had trained for and was ready for “the big event” in Lebanon. READ MORE
