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The Israel Defense Forces has sent in reinforcements to its border with Lebanon ahead of the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Adha.
“We will do whatever is necessary to defend ourselves and I suggest that Hezbollah consider this simple fact,” says Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Israel is trying to “change the rules of engagement,” says Lebanese Prime Minister Hassan Diab.
The terror organization denied that it carried out an attack on Israel, and that it still plans to avenge the death of one of its members.
“No injuries to IDF troops were reported. We continue to stand ready to defend Israel’s border from any enemy threat,” according to a statement by the Israel Defense Forces.
Lt. Col. Sarit Zehavi, CEO of Alma research center, says that although “the last thing Hezbollah needs is an escalation with Israel, this is Western logic. I’m not sure this is Hezbollah logic.”
“Lebanon and Syria are responsible for what happens on and from their territory,” warns Israeli defense minister • Hezbollah deputy secretary general: “Israel’s threats are ineffective.”
The Israeli premier conveys a message to Tehran and Hezbollah that acts of aggression will not be tolerated against the Jewish state.
Kfar Idud, a housing complex in Netanya for Israeli adults with learning disabilities, has begun assembling a component of a specially made grenade that will not detonate if hit by gunfire, named after fallen Israeli soldier Eliraz Peretz.
Gen. Mark Milley, IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Aviv Kochavi and other senior officials discuss regional security concerns, including ongoing threats posed by Iran.
The Israel Defense Forces said it would “hold the Lebanese government responsible for all actions emanating from Lebanon.”
The funds are needed to finance ongoing activities for the Israel Defense Forces that cannot be delayed, says the Israeli premier.
