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“We are achieving readiness on land and in the air, strengthening our intelligence systems and preparing for every scenario,” said the Israeli defense minister.
The Hezbollah leader also warned of an invasion of Israel’s Galilee if a wider war breaks out.
The officer, a lieutenant, was “close to Lebanese Hezbollah,” according to a U.K.-based war monitor.
The IDF reportedly made the decision not to intercept the drone as it did not pose a threat.
The plans were “authorized and validated” by Northern Command head Maj. Gen. Uri Gordin and IDF Operations Directorate head Maj. Gen. Oded Basiuk.
U.S. presidential envoy Amos Hochstein was slated to travel to Beirut on Tuesday, including for talks with Hezbollah ally Nabih Berri.
Amos Hochstein is in the region to help prevent any escalation between Israel and Hezbollah.
U.S. support is critical to Israel’s victory and to deter our common enemies across the world, the defense minister told the visiting delegation.
Despite the growing tension, most experts agree the Lebanese terrorist group is not currently interested in a full-scale war with Israel.
Senior White House envoy Amos Hochstein is headed to Jerusalem in a bid to stave off full-blown war.
Neither Hezbollah nor Israel want a war, but can only negotiate to avoid one if there’s a ceasefire in Gaza, says French Ambassador to Israel Frederic Journes.
The proposal extends the stay of western Negev residents in hotels and other temporary accommodations until Aug. 15.
