Israeli Army Chief Urges Troops to Prepare for Potential Mission in Lebanon

Israel’s army chief, Lieutenant General Herzi Halevi, told troops to be prepared for possible entry into Lebanon as Israeli fighter jets bombarded Hezbollah targets across the border on Wednesday. Halevi mentioned that the attacks were to prepare the ground for potential entry and to continue striking Hezbollah. He emphasized the need to keep attacking and harming Hezbollah everywhere. The troops were urged to be ready for a possible manoeuvre into enemy territory to show Hezbollah what it is like to face a professional combat force. Halevi instructed the troops to go in stronger and more experienced than the enemy, destroy them, and their infrastructure to ensure the safety of the residents of the north.