Israel Shifts Focus to Northern Front as Walkie-Talkie Bombs Signal New War Phase

[Social Media]

 

Israel's ongoing conflict saw a significant development when walkie-talkie bomb attacks in Lebanon prompted Defense Minister Yoav Gallant to announce a strategic shift towards the northern front, emphasizing Hezbollah as the new focus of military operations. This shift marks a new phase in the 11-month war that followed the Hamas attacks on October 7, last year. As Gallant explained, Israel is diverting military resources towards the Lebanese border. "The center of gravity is shifting to the north, by diverting resources and forces [there]," he stated, underscoring the new stage of the war and the challenges ahead. "It requires courage, determination, and perseverance from us," he added, signaling that Israel's attention is now firmly fixed on Hezbollah, a formidable adversary.

 

While Gallant's remarks suggest a potential escalation, experts warn of the risks associated with a full-scale Israeli assault on Hezbollah. Such an operation could come with significant political ramifications, and many believe the United States may discourage Israel from launching an invasion. Despite this, Israel has reiterated its goal of returning approximately 60,000 evacuees to their homes in the north as part of its military objectives.

 

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, in televised remarks, did not directly address the bombings or the possibility of war but reassured residents about their safety. "I already said that we would return the residents of the north securely to their homes and that is exactly what we will do," he asserted. The leader of Hezbollah, Hassan Nasrallah, is expected to respond to these developments in a televised speech, signaling that tensions between the two sides could escalate further.

 

Hezbollah has also made its stance clear, with Seyed Hashem Safiuddin, head of Hezbollah's executive council, affirming that injured fighters would soon return to the frontlines. "These attacks will certainly be uniquely punished," Safiuddin warned, adding, "Revenge is inevitable." The exchange of rocket fire between Hezbollah and Israel has persisted since Israel retaliated against Gaza following the Hamas-led massacre, though the conflict has not yet escalated into a full-scale war.

 

The recent wave of explosions in Lebanon involved remote-controlled devices, including radios, security doors, and solar power systems, detonated simultaneously across the country. This marked the second such attack in just two days.

 

According to reports, Hezbollah operatives had become suspicious of the devices shortly before the blasts, which may have led the Israelis to act earlier than planned. "It was a use-it-or-lose-it moment," said one U.S. official to Axios. Some reports suggest that these explosives were intended for use only in the event of all-out war, raising concerns that Israel may now consider a ground invasion to prevent Hezbollah from regrouping after the shock of the attack.

 

Israel's military actions in the north have already begun to intensify. The Israel Defense Forces redeployed its elite 98th division from Gaza to the Lebanese border and conducted several drills aimed at preparing for operations on northern terrain, including simulations of enemy incursions and battlefield evacuations. Major General Ori Gordin, commander of Israel's northern forces, expressed confidence in the readiness of his troops, stating they were at "peak readiness" and determined to "change the security reality as soon as possible."

 

With Hezbollah's reputation as a more capable adversary than Hamas, this shift in focus has raised concerns. The Iranian-backed Shia group reportedly possesses between 100,000 and 150,000 rockets, which could be unleashed in the event of a full-scale conflict with Israel. As tensions rise, the prospect of a broader, more destructive confrontation looms over the region.

 

Credit: Daily Telegraph 2024-09-20

 

 

 

[thaibeachlovers]

Another war in the M E- just what we didn't need.

 

It'll keep the bomb makers in the US happy though- the profits just keep rolling in. They need another war if Ukraine ends.

 

IMO the world is watching as the M E slowly catches fire, and after it's all over, the usual suspects ( that could have stopped it ) will be busily diverting attention elsewhere.

 

IMO, the only question is if the US will send the army/ marines/ A F to join in the fun, or will they left the israelis go it alone.

[thaibeachlovers]

On 9/20/2024 at 8:37 AM, Social Media said:

"The center of gravity is shifting to the north, by diverting resources and forces [there]," he stated, underscoring the new stage of the war and the challenges ahead. "It requires courage, determination, and perseverance from us," he added, signaling that Israel's attention is now firmly fixed on Hezbollah, a formidable adversary.

 

Sooooo, let's forget about the hostages that they have not been able to liberate and let's forget about eliminating Hamas in Gaza, which they have been unable to do.

 

Perhaps netanyahu was running out of excuses for prolonging the Gaza conflict and wanting to put off his day in court a while longer.

[Bkk Brian]

39 minutes ago, thaibeachlovers said:

Sooooo, let's forget about the hostages that they have not been able to liberate and let's forget about eliminating Hamas in Gaza, which they have been unable to do.

 

Perhaps netanyahu was running out of excuses for prolonging the Gaza conflict and wanting to put off his day in court a while longer.

What a sick comment, nobodies forgetting the innocent hostages still being held and abused in Gaza by the Hamas terrorists, the ones they've not murdered are still going through hell each day. Al Jazeera would not share this I'm sure..........and I know you prefer to constantly blame Netanyahu.

 

Israel offers to end war, let Sinwar leave if all hostages freed at once, Gaza disarmed

Israel has put a proposal on the table that would end fighting in the Gaza Strip and give the head of Hamas safe passage out of the enclave in exchange for the immediate release of all hostages held in Gaza, the demilitarization of the Strip and the establishment of an alternative governing power there, Kan news reported Thursday.

An Israeli official confirmed the outlines of the report to The Times of Israel and said Gal Hirsch, the government point man on the hostages, had presented the plan to American officials, who were expected to pass it on to unspecified Arab officials.

Hirsch told families of hostages that the proposal had been presented last week in a meeting with US officials from the White House and State Department, Kan said.

https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-offers-to-end-war-let-sinwar-go-if-all-hostages-freed-at-once-gaza-disarmed/

 

Kirby: Sinwar continues to be main obstacle to reaching a hostage release-ceasefire deal

Responding to a Wall Street Journal report which alleged that a hostage-ceasefire deal was unlikely before the end of US President Joe Biden’s term in January, Kirby acknowledges that mediators are “no closer to achieving that than we were even a week or so ago” but vows that “ain’t nobody giving up.”

https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/kirby-sinwar-continues-to-be-main-obstacle-to-reaching-a-hostage-release-ceasefire-deal/

 

 

"Today I met once again with families of hostages kidnapped and held by Hamas and other Palestinian armed groups in Gaza. One was the brother of a hostage Hamas recently killed.

I listened to their heart-breaking testimonies of grief, pain and uncertainty. The UN stands with these families.

The hostages must be released immediately and unconditionally."

 

https://x.com/antonioguterres/status/1837263431730171931

 

[Bkk Brian]

53 minutes ago, thaibeachlovers said:

Another war in the M E- just what we didn't need.

 

It'll keep the bomb makers in the US happy though- the profits just keep rolling in. They need another war if Ukraine ends.

 

IMO the world is watching as the M E slowly catches fire, and after it's all over, the usual suspects ( that could have stopped it ) will be busily diverting attention elsewhere.

 

IMO, the only question is if the US will send the army/ marines/ A F to join in the fun, or will they left the israelis go it alone.

A war against terrorists, yes of course you don't want that.

 

For the third time this week, Israel has scored a major scalp: the killing of Ibrahim Aqil, a senior Hezbollah commander, and leader of the group's elite Radwan force.

https://news.sky.com/story/top-hezbollah-commander-killed-in-israeli-strike-on-beirut-sources-tell-reuters-13218490

 

This senior Hezbollah leader was responsible for countless attacks including the bombing of the U.S. embassy in Beirut that killed 63 people.

 

 

Of course I realize all these targeted strikes at the terrorists must all be a little overbearing for you.

[Patong2021]

Hezbollah is an organization that  offers excellent opportunity for advancement.

Nasrallah can't be sleeping well.

[TroubleandGrumpy]

I hope Israel goes full scale war and wipes the MFs out - and their enablers.

Egypt, Kuwait and Saudi Arabia will stand down, and anyone else who does not - blow them away.

Finish this thing once and for all - send them back to the desert where they belong. 

Stop trying to make peace - just destroy them all - negotiating with terrorists is a waste of time - obviously.

 

For those few idiots supporting 'them' - it was only their ongoing decades of terrorism that culminated in the atrocity of Oct last year and the massive rocket attacks from Hezbolla that forced Israel people to evacuate their homes near the nth border. Every time they start it and Israel responds - the world gets all soft and says Israel is being too harsh/cruel. Screw the world opinion - 'they' do not want peace they want all Jews killed - they cannot live in peace with Israel.

 

IMO Israel needs to give 'fair notice' to all the surrounding countries - either you weed out and destroy/remove these terrorists or will destroy them along with a lot of your country.  What we are doing in Gaza will be coming to your country soon - up to you - we have had enough and are finished trying to live in peace while terrorists on our borders continue their campaigns.

Edited Sunday at 07:27 AM by TroubleandGrumpy

[Paul Catton]

32 minutes ago, TroubleandGrumpy said:

I hope Israel goes full scale war and wipes the MFs out - and their enablers.

Egypt, Kuwait and Saudi Arabia will stand down, and anyone else who does not - blow them away.

Finish this thing once and for all - send them back to the desert where they belong. 

Stop trying to make peace - just destroy them all - negotiating with terrorists is a waste of time - obviously.

 

For those few idiots supporting 'them' - it was only their ongoing decades of terrorism that culminated in the atrocity of Oct last year and the massive rocket attacks from Hezbolla that forced Israel people to evacuate their homes near the nth border. Every time they start it and Israel responds - the world gets all soft and says Israel is being too harsh/cruel. Screw the world opinion - 'they' do not want peace they want all Jews killed - they cannot live in peace with Israel.

 

IMO Israel needs to give 'fair notice' to all the surrounding countries - either you weed out and destroy/remove these terrorists or will destroy them along with a lot of your country.  What we are doing in Gaza will be coming to your country soon - up to you - we have had enough and are finished trying to live in peace while terrorists on our borders continue their campaigns.

When the Israelis try to turn the "Al Aqsa Mousqe" being espoused, into a Synagogue, we have reached the end of times. You will not find any stand down by Egypt, Kuwait and Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Lebanon, Iran, Iraq, Qatar,Turkey, Bahrain and Oman. Many of these countries have advanced USA/UK supplied advanced armaments. 

[Patong2021]

8 hours ago, TroubleandGrumpy said:

I hope Israel goes full scale war and wipes the MFs out - and their enablers.

Egypt, Kuwait and Saudi Arabia will stand down, and anyone else who does not - blow them away.

Finish this thing once and for all - send them back to the desert where they belong. 

Stop trying to make peace - just destroy them all - negotiating with terrorists is a waste of time - obviously.

 

For those few idiots supporting 'them' - it was only their ongoing decades of terrorism that culminated in the atrocity of Oct last year and the massive rocket attacks from Hezbolla that forced Israel people to evacuate their homes near the nth border. Every time they start it and Israel responds - the world gets all soft and says Israel is being too harsh/cruel. Screw the world opinion - 'they' do not want peace they want all Jews killed - they cannot live in peace with Israel.

 

IMO Israel needs to give 'fair notice' to all the surrounding countries - either you weed out and destroy/remove these terrorists or will destroy them along with a lot of your country.  What we are doing in Gaza will be coming to your country soon - up to you - we have had enough and are finished trying to live in peace while terrorists on our borders continue their campaigns.

 

Qatar assumes it is protected because it hosts the USN.  

We all know Iran is the major cause of strife in the region, but it is Qatar that finances and enables much of the regional feuds. Even if Iran is neutralized,  the debauched arrogant Qataris will be buying support for the next century until its oil power is blunted.

[Nick Carter icp]

7 hours ago, Paul Catton said:

When the Israelis try to turn the "Al Aqsa Mousqe" being espoused, into a Synagogue, we have reached the end of times. 

 

   Do you mean that the World will end ?

[thaibeachlovers]

Seems like Biden loses as the ME begins the spiral into all out war. Well done for taking the steps required to prevent such, NOT.

All he and his minion did was talk about preventing an escalation, but doing the opposite as they allowed netanyahu to do whatever he wanted, and sending all the ammunition necessary to widen the conflict into war.

 

https://apnews.com/article/israel-lebanon-hezbollah-news-09-22-2024-fb1aa8ae061885ba86855f7fe9ec5be7

Hezbollah hits back with rockets as it declares an ‘open-ended battle’ with Israel

[thaibeachlovers]

14 hours ago, Paul Catton said:

When the Israelis try to turn the "Al Aqsa Mousqe" being espoused, into a Synagogue, we have reached the end of times. You will not find any stand down by Egypt, Kuwait and Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Lebanon, Iran, Iraq, Qatar,Turkey, Bahrain and Oman. Many of these countries have advanced USA/UK supplied advanced armaments. 

Agree.

Seems that some on here didn't take history at school as they think it would even be possible to destroy all the countries of the ME without the rest of the countries on the planet turning against them. The last country that tried doing that, in Europe, ended up in a very bad place.

[TroubleandGrumpy]

On 9/22/2024 at 3:22 PM, Paul Catton said:

When the Israelis try to turn the "Al Aqsa Mousqe" being espoused, into a Synagogue, we have reached the end of times. You will not find any stand down by Egypt, Kuwait and Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Lebanon, Iran, Iraq, Qatar,Turkey, Bahrain and Oman. Many of these countries have advanced USA/UK supplied advanced armaments. 

It is in Jerusalem so unlikely to happen as not many terrorist Palestinians there. But it was built on the Temple Mount - which is like Mecca to the Jews - so maybe one day the Jews will tear it down like the Muslims did to the Church that was there when they built it. 

[Paul Catton]

4 minutes ago, TroubleandGrumpy said:

It is in Jerusalem so unlikely to happen as not many terrorist Palestinians there. But it was built on the Temple Mount - which is like Mecca to the Jews - so maybe one day the Jews will tear it down like the Muslims did to the Church that was there when they built it. 

 

https://www.aljazeera.com/opinions/2023/4/8/israel-is-creating-an-explosive-situation-in-al-aqsa

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/8/13/israeli-settlers-raid-palestinian-areas-on-temple-destruction-anniversary

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/8/26/israeli-minister-ben-gvir-says-he-would-build-synagogue-on-al-aqsa-compound

[TroubleandGrumpy]

On 9/22/2024 at 10:43 PM, Patong2021 said:

 

Qatar assumes it is protected because it hosts the USN.  

We all know Iran is the major cause of strife in the region, but it is Qatar that finances and enables much of the regional feuds. Even if Iran is neutralized,  the debauched arrogant Qataris will be buying support for the next century until its oil power is blunted.

True - and if they do continue to do that, then Israel will wipe them out too.

It is not possible for peace to exist between Jews and the radical Muslims.

The terrorists refuse to accept that the lands now belong to Israel - as they did before they conquered them.

Therefore - Israel has to again conquer them and if/when they do - this time they should give nothing back.

Destroy completely everything (back to sand) for 200 kms around their borders.

There is no peace settlement possible - therefore destroy them and their ability to launch terrorist attacks.

[TroubleandGrumpy]

40 minutes ago, Paul Catton said:

 

https://www.aljazeera.com/opinions/2023/4/8/israel-is-creating-an-explosive-situation-in-al-aqsa

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/8/13/israeli-settlers-raid-palestinian-areas-on-temple-destruction-anniversary

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/8/26/israeli-minister-ben-gvir-says-he-would-build-synagogue-on-al-aqsa-compound

Aljazeera is very biased. But as I said - the Al Aqsa Mosque was built on top of a Jewish church on top of the Temple Mount.  The Muslims did that a long time ago. The issue is will the Jews retaliate and do the same? I dont know - but if they do - then I would support them doing it.  Destroying Mecca? No.

 

The present-day Al-Aqsa Mosque was built on the ruins of the Temple constructed by King Solomon

Saudi Scholar: Al-Aqsa Mosque Built on Remnants of Jewish Temple - The Media Line

[Paul Catton]

4 hours ago, TroubleandGrumpy said:

Aljazeera is very biased. But as I said - the Al Aqsa Mosque was built on top of a Jewish church on top of the Temple Mount.  The Muslims did that a long time ago. The issue is will the Jews retaliate and do the same? I dont know - but if they do - then I would support them doing it.  Destroying Mecca? No.

 

The present-day Al-Aqsa Mosque was built on the ruins of the Temple constructed by King Solomon

Saudi Scholar: Al-Aqsa Mosque Built on Remnants of Jewish Temple - The Media Line

I consider, "Al Jazeera" to be the first and foremost news source for any accuracy within this region. They have shown  integrity from the many exposures of their "Investigation Journalism" spanning from Countries A-Z worldwide. I would not support any expansion of a "Zionist" state.

The "Allied Powers after WW2" enabled the foothold back to the so called "Holy Land" for members of the "Judaism Belief". Apparently it hasn't gone down to well thus far, Abdul Aziz ibn Saud, being the first King of Saudi Arabia advised the Allied Powers to give Germany entirely as a "Judaism homeland" What we now see today is, the historical enmity and being played out in real time, which has potential for the "end of times", if you recognize the other peripheral activities.  Russia/Ukraine. China/Taiwan etc.. 

Edited 1 hour ago by Paul Catton

[Nick Carter icp]

3 minutes ago, Paul Catton said:

I consider, "Al Jazeera" to be the first and foremost news source for any accuracy within this region.

 

Al-Jazeera   have  been shown the deliberately lie on their news programmes .

You  MUST know this by now , why do you still say that they are accurate  ?

   Al-Jazeera live streamed a Gaza /Hamas rocket attack on Israel , 100's of rockets were fired from Gaza into Israel and one of those rickets misfired and crashed into a Gaza hospital , it was live streamed by Al-Jazzeera , the Hamas taking off from Gaza and hitting a Gaza hospital.

   The Al-Jazeera headline news the next day was "Israel attacks Gaza hospital, 500 Children dead" .

   A telephone caller then called a news programme to tell them about their headline mistake , and they were cut off and told to stop lying .

   Al- Jazeera do not tell the truth and are unreliable 

[Paul Catton]

8 minutes ago, Nick Carter icp said:

 

Al-Jazeera   have  been shown the deliberately lie on their news programmes .

You  MUST know this by now , why do you still say that they are accurate  ?

   Al-Jazeera live streamed a Gaza /Hamas rocket attack on Israel , 100's of rockets were fired from Gaza into Israel and one of those rickets misfired and crashed into a Gaza hospital , it was live streamed by Al-Jazzeera , the Hamas taking off from Gaza and hitting a Gaza hospital.

   The Al-Jazeera headline news the next day was "Israel attacks Gaza hospital, 500 Children dead" .

   A telephone caller then called a news programme to tell them about their headline mistake , and they were cut off and told to stop lying .

   Al- Jazeera do not tell the truth and are unreliable 

Bull excrement back at you Nick, 

I do not require you to shout at me "MUST".
Hamas rockets have been fired towards the "State of Israel" since 2001. Their is propaganda espoused by both parties within the resurgence of conflict when Gazaan Palestinians fought back and breached their prison walls.

Western Media had the narrative of babies being decapitated and roasted in fires, which apparently "President Joe Biden" of the "United States of America" claimed to have seen as evidence, subsequently debunked. Al Jazeera are the only "live source" in Gaza or the West Bank when reporting atrocities being committed.

  

[Nick Carter icp]

5 minutes ago, Paul Catton said:

Bull excrement back at you Nick, 

I do not require you to shout at me "MUST".
Hamas rockets have been fired towards the "State of Israel" since 2001. Their is propaganda espoused by both parties within the resurgence of conflict when Gazaan Palestinians fought back and breached their prison walls.

Western Media had the narrative of babies being decapitated and roasted in fires, which apparently "President Joe Biden" of the "United States of America" claimed to have seen as evidence, subsequently debunked. Al Jazeera are the only "live source" in Gaza or the West Bank when reporting atrocities being committed.

  

 

5 minutes ago, Paul Catton said:

Bull excrement back at you Nick, 

I do not require you to shout at me "MUST".
Hamas rockets have been fired towards the "State of Israel" since 2001.

  

 

   No need to go off topic .

So I deleted your off topic bit 

You know that Al-Jazeera post lies and false stories .

But you still claim  that they are accurate . 

Other media outlets sometimes get it wrong and post wrong things , Al-Jazeera deliberately post wrong things , they write things that they know are untrue .

  They deliberately  mislead and lie 

[Paul Catton]

9 minutes ago, Nick Carter icp said:

 

 

   No need to go off topic .

So I deleted your off topic bit 

You know that Al-Jazeera post lies and false stories .

But you still claim  that they are accurate . 

Other media outlets sometimes get it wrong and post wrong things , Al-Jazeera deliberately post wrong things , they write things that they know are untrue .

  They deliberately  mislead and lie 

Your opinion, only as valid as mine. Be good, if you can't be good, be good at it, but don't get caught! 

Edited 19 minutes ago by Paul Catton

[Ben Zioner]

Obviously there was a good level of readiness against the Hezbollah. Getting these micro bombs into devices takes time, and they might have been waiting there for a while to be detonated.

 

The Hamas attack, on the other hand, revealed an obvious failure of the Mossad, and others. Even the greatest can fail...

 

Anyhow, Israel will prevail. While the Western Pansies ...