IDF Prepares Response Against Hezbollah: 'We Will Not Accept Any Equation'

A senior defense official said the IDF is advancing in scanning the area in southern Lebanon, destroying Hezbollah terrorist infrastructure and weapons. He emphasized that the IDF will not accept any equation and will not allow infiltration into the territory, but is acting wisely and not rushing to respond to every incident. The official refused to comment on the terrorists besieged on the Ali Taher ridge and the attack on an IDF engineering vehicle.

A senior defense official said today (Wednesday) that the Northern Command is advancing according to plan in scanning the area under Israeli operational control in southern Lebanon, locating Hezbollah terrorist infrastructure and weapons, and pushing terrorists away. He emphasized that the destruction of infrastructure is systematic and that Hezbollah understands this well. IDF forces are destroying or transferring weapons to Israel depending on the situation. Regarding Israeli strikes, the official said they are carried out in areas under Israeli control in accordance with understandings with the Lebanese government and focus on Hezbollah's attempts to enter the area. The official clarified that the IDF wants to allow the Lebanese army to implement the pilot plan, but stressed that 'this has not happened yet' and that Israel has a commitment to the Americans to allow it to happen. He refused to comment on the dozens of terrorists besieged on the Ali Taher ridge, estimating they have limited water and food for a few more weeks. He also refused to comment on the attack on the IDF engineering vehicle in southern Lebanon and said the IDF is 'acting wisely' and not rushing to respond to every incident. He emphasized that 'the IDF will not accept any equation, will not allow infiltration into the territory, and will remove threats to the forces.'