Israeli-Hezbollah conflict #2

| Hezbollah published an update (summarized):

Despite intensive Israeli surveillance & air operations, the resistance has intensified its “Khaybar” operations with precise strikes on strategic Israeli sites up to 145 km inside occupied territory. Since November 1, 2024, the Khaybar operations has reached 56 in number, forcing millions into shelters, halting education, work, and air traffic.

The resistance reaffirms its commitment to targeting military sites and warns settlers to evacuate locations turned into military targets. It asserts that recent Israeli ground maneuvers have only resulted in the destruction of civilian infrastructure, while resistance forces effectively halt Israeli advancements along Lebanon’s southern border.

On the 40th anniversary of its most revered martyr, the resistance pledges continued dedication to its cause under the guidance of Sheikh Naim Qassem, aiming for the ultimate victory.

— Statement by the Operations Room of the Islamic Resistance regarding the field developments of the 'Uli al-Bas' (Battle of the Fierce) war:

The fighters of the Islamic Resistance continue to confront Israeli aggression in Lebanon, inflicting heavy losses on the enemy army in equipment and personnel along the front lines and deep inside occupied Palestine.

1. Land Confrontations:
On October 28, Israeli forces began advancing toward the town of Khiyam with significant numbers and heavy air cover. They positioned themselves in Tal Nahas, Al-Hamams, and Al-Majidiyah Plain.

– The Islamic Resistance fighters executed a defensive fire plan, conducting over 70 targeting operations over three days, with 50 targeting the southern and eastern outskirts of Khiyam. They destroyed 4 tanks using guided missiles, targeting a position in 'Metula' that resulted in casualties. A security group in Tal al-Nahhas was also hit.

– One noteworthy operation involved a precision missile salvo targeting enemy soldiers and vehicles in Wadi al-Asafir, using missiles with 250 kg warheads, causing widespread panic and confusion among enemy ranks.

Additional operations targeted:

– Gatherings of forces in 'Metula' and surrounding orchards with 11 concentrated rocket salvos.

– A training camp and command headquarters in 'Ayelet HaShahar,' missile warehouses in 'Yesod HaMa'ala,' and an armored vehicle gathering grounds in Sha'al with 23 missile launches.

– On October 31, 2024, enemy forces were forced to withdraw, utilizing helicopters to evacuate the dead and wounded.

– During an Israeli attempt to advance towards Houla, a battalion-sized column of 40 vehicles was targeted with Kornet anti-tank missiles, destroying bulldozers and inflicting casualties. After retreating, the area was hit with more than 60 missiles in a series of salvos.

– Due to repeated resistance strikes, Israeli forces withdrew from several towns back across the border, with ongoing artillery and air operations in areas like Aita al-Shaab, Ramia, and Khiyam. Attempts to besiege Naqoura were met with missile counterattacks.

2. Qualitative 'Khaybar' Operations: Despite Israeli Air Force activity, the resistance intensified operations under the 'Khaybar' series, targeting strategic centers 145 km deep inside Israel using missiles and drones.

– Since launching on October 1, there have been 56 operations in the 'Khaybar' series, including 18 in the past week.

– More than 2 million settlers in an area exceeding 5,000 km² were forced into shelters, disrupting daily life with each operation.

3. Confirmation from the Islamic Resistance Operations Room: The 'Khaybar' operations are escalating effectively, with high management ensuring all goals are met.

– Settlements warned for evacuation are now military targets, housing command centers and artillery positions.

– The only achievement of the Israeli army in their ground maneuver has been the destruction of civilian infrastructure.

– Recent weeks have shown that resistance formations have organized effectively, leading to increased missile and drone attacks, reaching targets as far as Tel Aviv.

– Fighters on the southern border have successfully halted Israeli advances, preventing them from moving beyond the borders of frontline villages or approaching the course of the Litani River.

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