An Israeli Army Commander Announced His Country's Readiness for a Decisive Attack Against Hezbollah in Lebanon

The commander of Israeli forces in the north stated on Friday, July 27, that his troops are ready for a 'decisive attack' against Hezbollah in Lebanon after months of deadly exchanges of fire at the borders. Major General Ori Gordian noted in a speech to his troops, 'We have eliminated over 500 terrorists in Lebanon, the majority of whom were from Hezbollah.' He added that the Israeli army has destroyed 'thousands' of Hezbollah targets across the border and stated, 'Our forces are now preparing for an attack. When the moment of attack comes, it will be a decisive one.' Since the attack by the Palestinian military group Hamas on southern Israel on October 7 and the beginning of the war in the Gaza Strip, the Israeli army has been engaged in daily exchanges of fire with Hezbollah, Hamas's ally. Hezbollah, which is supported by the Iranian government, claims it attacks Israelis in support of the Palestinian Hamas. According to AFP statistics, over nine months of violence have resulted in at least 523 deaths in Lebanon, including 342 Hezbollah members and 104 civilians. On the Israeli side, at least 18 soldiers and 13 civilians have been killed in northern Israel. The exchanges of fire have primarily been limited to border areas, displacing tens of thousands of Lebanese and Israeli residents. The increase in violence and unsuccessful mediation efforts have heightened concerns about an all-out war between Israel and Hezbollah, the last of which occurred in 2006. Israel is now calling for the removal of Hezbollah forces from southern Lebanon in accordance with a 2006 UN Security Council resolution. The decision-making regarding war with Hezbollah is one of the important reasons for Netanyahu's visit to Washington; explanations by Hassan Hashemian. Investigations into 50 offices related to the Hamburg Islamic Center; German police reported the discovery of documents related to Hamas and Hezbollah. The discovery of thousands of euros in cash and documents related to the terrorist groups Hamas and Hezbollah at the Hamburg Islamic Center. Exclusive | The U.S. State Department: We support Germany and other countries that take Iran's threats seriously. Biden emphasized America's unwavering commitment to Israel's security against the threats of the Islamic Republic and its proxy groups. The White House to VOA: The Biden administration will continue to hold the Islamic Republic accountable. Benjamin Netanyahu in a meeting with Joe Biden: Thank you for 50 years of support for Israel.