Israeli Defense Minister Yisrael Katz has confirmed that the Israeli army will continue its operations in southern Lebanon, emphasizing that Israel will not withdraw from the security zone established there until the party’s disarmament across Lebanon is completed.
Katz stated that the army is preparing to assert full control over the Ali Taher hills to prevent the party’s elements from regrouping, adding that Israeli forces will continue efforts to neutralize tunnels in southern Lebanon.
He also mentioned that Israeli authorities have imposed a blackout on details of the military operation in the Ali Taher area, claiming the move aims to protect the soldiers involved.
These statements come as Israeli military operations persist in southern Lebanese regions, focusing on high ground, structures, and tunnels that Israel claims are linked to the party.
Ali Taher is considered a prominent elevated area in southern Lebanon, with the issue of tunnels and military structures being a key focus in the ongoing regional operations.
Katz did not provide further details on the upcoming measures on the Ali Taher hills or the timeline for their implementation.