The Prime Minister stated that the Israeli military will further expand its military operations in Lebanon.
Xinhua News Agency, Jerusalem, May 31 (Reporter Wang Zhuolun, Pang Xinyi) Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu stated on May 31 that the Israeli military has captured the Bofort Ridge stronghold located in southern Lebanon and will further expand its military operations within Lebanese territory.
Netanyahu issued a video statement that day, saying he has ordered the Israeli military to expand ground operations in Lebanon. Israeli forces have crossed the Litani River, occupied strategic locations, and taken control of Bofort Ridge, with the next step being to expand control over areas previously held by Hezbollah.
Netanyahu also stated that the capture of Bofort Ridge represents a "significant shift" in Israeli policy, and Israel will continue to take proactive actions in multiple directions, including Syria, Gaza, and Lebanon.
Israeli forces captured the Bofort Ridge stronghold on May 31, 2023, and will expand military operations in Lebanon. Prime Minister Netanyahu stated that the IDF has crossed the Litani River and aims to increase control over areas previously held by Hezbollah. This operation signifies a major shift in Israeli military policy, with ongoing actions planned in Syria, Gaza, and Lebanon.
- Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu announced the capture of Bofort Ridge.
- Israeli forces have crossed the Litani River.
- The operation marks a significant shift in Israeli military policy.
- Israel plans to expand control over areas previously held by Hezbollah.
- Military actions will continue in Syria, Gaza, and Lebanon.