BREAKING: We have just launched Operation Northern Shield to expose and neutralize cross-border attack tunnels dug by Hezbollah from #Lebanon to #Israel. #NorthernShield pic.twitter.com/HKgnbhn23I— Israel Defense Forces (@IDF) December 4, 2018
France 24: Israel launches operation to destroy Hezbollah infiltration tunnels
Israel’s army said on Tuesday it had detected Hezbollah tunnels infiltrating its territory from Lebanon and launched an operation to destroy them, a move likely to raise tensions with the Iran-backed group.
The surprise announcement came hours after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo in Brussels over regional dangers, with both having repeatedly warned over the activities of Iran, Israel’s main enemy.
Israeli army spokesman Lieutenant Colonel Jonathan Conricus said the “attack tunnels” were not yet operational. He declined to say how many were detected or how they would be destroyed.
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WNU Editor: This is how close Isfraeli and Hezbollah fighters are .... On northern border, IDF and Hezbollah forces patrol meters from each other (Times of Israel).
More News On Israel Launching Military Operation To Destroy Hezbollah Infiltration Tunnels In Northern Israel
Israel launches operation to thwart Hezbollah border tunnels -- AP
Israel targets 'Hezbollah attack tunnels' from Lebanon -- Reuters
Israel targets Hezbollah 'terror tunnels' -- BBC
To Counter Hezbollah, Israel Begins Anti-Tunnel Effort on Lebanon Border -- The New York Times
Israel begins operation to 'expose and thwart' Hezbollah tunnels -- CNN
Israel launches military operation against 'Hezbollah tunnels' -- Al Jazeera
IDF launches operation to destroy Hezbollah terror tunnels -- Arutz Sheva
Northern Shield: Israel launches op to cut off Hezbollah tunnels on Lebanese border -- RT
