Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu Ready to Respond to Hezbollah Attacks
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu has expressed readiness to strike in response to Hezbollah’s actions. Today, he visited the northern part of the country, where strong forest fires broke out after attacks by Hezbollah.
«Anyone who thinks they can attack us and we will just sit idly by is very mistaken. Israel is prepared for decisive actions in the north,» Netanyahu stated.
Israeli Military Prepared for Action in the North
Lieutenant General Herzl Halevi of the IDF also announced readiness for «an attack in the north after careful preparation.» The Israeli government has allowed the IDF to increase the mobilized reserve from 300 to 350 thousand people.
Yesterday, Israel announced readiness to advance into Lebanon due to frequent Hezbollah shelling from its territory.
