Israel’s Military Chief: Risk of War With Hizbullah ‘Much Higher Than Before’
Herzi Halevi, Israel’s military chief, on Wednesday expressed heightened concerns about the possibility of a full-scale war with Hizbullah in Lebanon. Speaking during a tour in northern Israel, Halevi visited a reservists’ exercise and remarked on the increased likelihood of such a conflict in the coming months. “The likelihood of [war] taking place in the next few months is much higher than before,” Halevi stated. This statement comes amid ongoing tensions and exchanges of fire across the border since October 8, 2023, which followed the start of the Israel-Hamas war a day earlier.
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Halevi emphasized the importance of preparedness, citing lessons learned from recent combat in Gaza. The drills are intended to bolster the readiness of soldiers stationed in the north. According to Israeli official figures, the conflict with Lebanon has resulted in nine Israeli troops and six civilians’ deaths due to fire from across the border. Hizbullah claims 162 of its fighters have been killed during the same timeframe.
