Israel locates Hezbollah's weapons in South Lebanon
Tel Aviv, May 31
The Israel Defense Forces on Sunday located weapons in the village of Zawtar al-Sharqiyah- further proving Hezbollah's presence inside civilian areas in southern Lebanon.
The Israeli Air Force continues to strike Hezbollah terror headquarters.
In a post on X, the IDF said, "These are photos from the precise IDF operation in the Beaufort Ridge and Wadi Saluki area in southern Lebanon. IDF troops located weapons in the village of Zawtar al-Sharqiyah- further proof of Hezbollah's presence inside civilian areas in southern Lebanon."
The Israeli Air Force said in a post on X, "The Air Force is attacking infrastructure of the terrorist organization Hezbollah in Tyre and additional areas in southern Lebanon."
Al Jazeera, quoting Israeli sources, quoted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as saying, "the occupation of Beaufort [Castle in Lebanon] is a dramatic step and a dramatic change in the policy we are leading. We are taking initiatives, we are operating on all fronts - in Syria, Gaza, Lebanon, we have established security belts beyond our borders to protect our communities."
Israel's Defence Minister, Israel Katz, on Sunday hailed the capture of the Beaufort Ridge in southern Lebanon as a major strategic achievement, announcing that Israeli forces had crossed the Litani River and expanded military operations against Hezbollah positions north of the river.
In a post on X, Katz said the operation coincided with the anniversary of the 1982 Battle of Beaufort during the Peace for Galilee War, describing the latest military action as a symbolic return to a site deeply associated with Israeli military history.
"44 years after the heroic battle for the Beaufort, and on the memorial day for the fallen of the Peace for Galilee War, including Golani Brigade soldiers who fell in the battle for the Beaufort - IDF fighters, led by the Golani Brigade, returned to the peak of the Beaufort and raised the flag of Israel and the flag of Golani over it once again," Katz said.
— ANI
Reader Comments
As someone who's seen conflict up close in Kashmir, I can tell you that hiding weapons in civilian areas is a textbook terrorist tactic. It's designed to make any retaliation look bad. But look at the photos - those are clearly military-grade weapons stored in a village. What else is Israel supposed to do?
I'm not taking sides here, but both Israel and Hezbollah have been at this for decades. The cycle of violence never ends. For every Israeli soldier killed, there are dozens of Lebanese civilians caught in the crossfire. Someone needs to step in and de-escalate this before it turns into another full-blown war. 😔
Interesting how the IDF is using the same rhetoric as India does about Pakistan's proxy war. "Civilian areas" being used for military purposes - sounds exactly like what we hear about cross-border terrorism. Israel's frustration is understandable, but military solutions rarely bring lasting peace.
The Beaufort Castle has historical significance for Israel, but raising the flag there again feels like unnecessary provocation. Netanyahu's rhetoric about "security belts beyond our borders" sounds exactly like what imperial powers used to say. Israel needs to think about long-term stability, not just military victories.
I've been following this closely. The IDF's claims are well-documented with photos and coordinates. Hezbollah literally had rockets stored in someone's garage. Lebanon's government needs to take control of its territory instead of letting Iran's proxy run wild. Otherwise, Lebanese civilians will continue to pay the price.
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