Sechster Nahostkrieg

[Nightwatch]

Die Entscheidung über einen Feldzug im Norden rückt näher. Gallant und die IDF Führung wollen einen Krieg, Netanyahu wohl eher weniger. Mit dem Ausscheiden von Gantz aus der Regierung (was ein hirnrissiges Politmanöver) hat sich sein Spielraum allerdings deutlich verringert, ihm droht zum Getriebenen zu werden.

IDF Northern Command completes extensive prep for large assault on Hezbollah, waiting for order from government; Israel still trying to secure deal for quiet on Lebanon front, decision on military action expected in 2 weeks or so. via @N12News

https://x.com/IsraelRadar_com/status/180...9635258756

Israel will aim for short war vs Hezbollah, says ex-IDF Intel Chief Hayman via @N12News
This can be done in two ways, he says:
1. Use maximum force quickly in surprise assault
2. Define very modest war objectives to begin with
PM Netanyahu may have to make this choice very soon.

https://x.com/IsraelRadar_com/status/180...7181495588

Iran will attack Israel directly in case of war vs Hezbollah, Western intel sources estimate; IDF keeps transferring military assets to Lebanon front on Defense Minister Gallant's orders; army's preferred option: End Gaza war, launch large assault on Hezbollah. via @ynetalerts

https://x.com/IsraelRadar_com/status/180...5362195746

Gallant rejects Macron’s proposed trilateral task force to defuse Hezbollah tensions
Defense chief slams France’s ‘hostile policies’ toward Israel amid war, prompting spat with Foreign Ministry; homes damaged as Lebanese terror group keeps attacking northern town

https://www.timesofisrael.com/gallant-re...-tensions/