The Israel Defense Forces chief of staff has stated that Israel's objective is to eliminate Hezbollah from positions close to the border in southern Lebanon. Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi made these remarks during a brigade-level exercise on the northern border, emphasizing the importance of removing key Hezbollah figures from the region.
Halevi specifically mentioned the recent killing of Mohsen, also known as Fu'ad Shukr, the deputy leader of Hezbollah, who was reportedly responsible for issuing orders that led to civilian casualties in Israeli-controlled areas. He highlighted the need to prevent Hezbollah from operating near towns like Metula, Shtula, and Rosh HaNikra.
