International positions continue to warn of the possibility of a further escalation of the situation on Lebanon’s southern front between Hezbollah and Israel. On the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference, French President Emmanuel Macron confirmed that “any Israeli attack on Rafah will cause an unprecedented humanitarian catastrophe, and may constitute a turning point in the conflict.” “. Macron stressed in a statement today, Friday, that “escalation must be avoided in the region, especially in Lebanon and the Red Sea.”
Israeli Foreign Minister Yisrael Katz stressed that “the world must pressure Iran and Hezbollah to withdraw from southern Lebanon,” claiming that “if a diplomatic solution is not found, we will be forced to remove Hezbollah from our borders.” The Israeli minister’s words came during his speech on the sidelines of the conference. For his part, Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir pointed out that “what happens in Gaza must happen in Lebanon as well.”
In this context, Israeli army spokesman Avichai Adraee wrote today, Friday, in a post on his account on the “X” platform: “The IDF continues to raise its readiness on the northern front: general exercises, reserve forces, and preparations to engage in combat amid winter weather conditions.” He added, “In conjunction with the training of reserve fighters of the 146th and 210th Brigades on the northern front, Golani Brigade fighters began this week the process of raising readiness on the northern front.”
He continued, “As part of an effort to raise the eligibility and readiness of the ground forces to fight in the northern region, under the leadership of the Northern Training Center, the reserve and regular brigades on the northern front carried out training in terrain that simulates the northern border, amid winter weather conditions. The training included a joint exercise for armored forces and engineering infantry.” And artillery, in jungle on mountainous and complex terrain, practicing camouflage techniques, fighting in the open area, as well as transporting the wounded amid harsh weather conditions.”
He added, “As part of the ongoing preparations in the region, an assessment of the situation was conducted earlier this week headed by the Commander of the Northern Region, Major General Uri Gordin, at the Ramat David Air Force Base with the base commander, and a dialogue was held between the commanders. As a follow-up to approve the plans By the Northern Regional Command, headed by the Regional Commander and the Air Force Commander.”
2024-02-16 14:42:41
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