IDF: ‘We are preparing to intensify the ground offensive in southern Lebanon’

Milan, 22 March (LaPresse) – The Chief of Staff of the Israel Defence Forces (IDF), Lieutenant General Eyal Zamir, has stated that the army is preparing to ‘intensify’ the ground offensive in southern Lebanon and air raids against the terrorist group: ‘We will not stop until the threat is removed from the border and long-term security for the inhabitants of the north is guaranteed.’ This was reported by The Times of Israel. “We are ready for a long campaign and will continue to act as necessary, both in attack and defence, to ensure the long-term security of the inhabitants of the north,” he added, “at the end of the campaign in Iran, Hezbollah will remain alone and isolated. This is a prolonged campaign and we are prepared.”