Hezbollah, Hamas coordinating attacks against IDF, with assistance from Iran, IDF assesses
The IDF has expressed that the coordination is likely an effort to rebuild its axis of evil that would increase pressure on Israel.
Hezbollah and Hamas have been collaborating their intensified operations with Iranian backing in recent weeks, according to the IDF's assessment. The military has observed heightened tension between Israeli forces and terrorists along the northern and southern fronts. The IDF believes this coordination aims to reestablish a formidable "axis of evil" that heightens pressure on Israel.
An IDF source revealed a "battle of wits" is unfolding around the Ali Taher ridge in the north, where the Northern Command and Hezbollah are attempting to determine each other's positions. The terrorist group employs gray area tactics, as demonstrated by their drone attack on Saturday morning, which wounded three IDF soldiers from the Yahalom special engineering unit.
Simultaneously, Hezbollah is attempting to resupply its operatives trapped underground. The IDF is actively seeking out Hezbollah's infrastructure and terrorists on the Ali Taher ridge and plans to destroy them. Any surrendering Hezbollah members will be taken for questioning in Israel, while those remaining underground risk death or execution, stated a senior military source.
The Northern Command is also conducting a multifaceted intelligence operation to locate all hidden supply routes and drone activity aimed at resupplying Hezbollah operatives in the area. They are blocking access to these locations, anticipating that they will not last long.
Reports indicate that Hezbollah operatives have emerged from underground to seek sustenance. The source explained that the Saturday incident was triggered by a drone exposing the IDF to the underground activity. Whoever demonstrates greater determination will prevail, emphasizing the need for patience.
In response, the IDF launched an attack in the Nabatieh area and within territory under its operational control. Beirut and senior officials of the Shiite organization hiding there remain off-limits due to a US demand. The Southern Command considers the incident an escalation in the friction along the Yellow Line but refrained from a broad strike in central Gaza City due to sensitivities with the White House.
The administration demands an immediate cessation of strikes in Gaza City and targeted killings, except in cases involving an immediate threat.
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