Israel has officially declared the return of displaced residents to the north of the country near its border with Lebanon as a war goal. This decision has garnered support from displaced Israelis who were evacuated due to the threat of Hezbollah attacks.
Raphael Slab, a member of the group 'Fighting for the North,' expressed appreciation for the change in attitude of the Israeli government and the Israel Defense Forces. He noted the shift from defense to attack in the north in recent days.
Israel's Defense Minister Yoav Gallant emphasized the beginning of a 'new era' of war, highlighting that the 'center of gravity is moving north,' specifically referencing the border with Lebanon.
Context reveals that officials and residents from Israel's northern region have been increasingly vocal about the urgency to return to their homes. They have urged the government to take action against the threat posed by Hezbollah's rockets from southern Lebanon.
According to Israeli government data shared last month, over 62,000 individuals from the north of Israel have been internally displaced since the escalation of hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah following attacks by Hamas-led militants. On the Lebanese side of the border, more than 94,000 people have been displaced, as reported by the Lebanese Health Ministry.
