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The Shayetet 13 mission in Lebanon reveals Israel’s penetration of Hezbollah
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The Shayetet 13 mission in Lebanon reveals Israel’s penetration of Hezbollah

According to reports from Lebanon, a unit from Shaytet 13 The naval commando force attacked a building in Batroun, north of Beirut, tens of kilometers from the border with Israel.

Israeli forces reportedly acted quickly and captured a senior Hezbollah operative. The unit left as quickly as it had arrived, retreating to the sea on speedboats.

If the commandos did indeed carry out this mission, there are several significant points to note: First, the operation demonstrates an impressive level of intelligence and deep infiltration into Hezbollah.

Second, send a message to Hezbollah members that they are not safe anywhere in Lebanon.

Moreover, if Israel is behind this action, it means direct pressure not only on Hezbollah, but also on Lebanese governmentconveying Israel’s determination to conduct high-intensity operations even in areas far from the border.

Shayetet 13 agents. (credit: IDF SPOKESPERSON’S UNIT)

Reports from Lebanon were dramatic, portraying Hezbollah’s distress and helplessness while conveying the Israeli narrative that Israel is determined to restore security to northern communities.

No security for Hezbollah in Lebanon

In other words – if there is no security in the Galilee, there will be no security for Hezbollah in all of Lebanon, from south to north.

Israel is currently at a critical juncture. The timing of the US election is expected to influence the continuation of the conflict, particularly along the northern border.

The major test of the political echelon is maintaining the basic principles for the consequences: full control of southern Lebanon by the Lebanese army, protecting Israel’s right to act if terrorist elements enter the vicinity of the border, and ensuring Israel’s ability to prevent smuggling and rearmament Hezbollah even deep in Lebanon. or Syria.

Israel is at a crossroads: on the one hand, it would struggle to manage a war of attrition; on the other hand, he is obliged to act now to restore security for northerners and bring them back to their communities.


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Simultaneously, the IDF and the defense establishment must work to restore relations with numerous countries, particularly in Europe. Growing reports of arms and technology embargoes imposed by various nations and defense industries are impacting Israel. At least one national security project has been stalled for weeks because of this embargo.

Israel must now focus its efforts on mobilizing all fronts in Lebanon to force Hezbollah and the Lebanese government to accept its terms, with the goal of ending the conflict in the north.