Israel has deployed hundreds of tanks and armored vehicles near the Lebanese border. Defense experts believe that Israel might launch an attack on Lebanon anytime soon, signaling the beginning of a ground war. The southern part of Lebanon lies to Israel's north. The exact time of these potential attacks is undisclosed but expected to be soon.
Hezbollah fighters primarily launch their attacks from these strongholds. Recently, Israel amazed the world with covert operations in Lebanon involving pager and walkie-talkie explosions. Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant has revealed that the country is prepared for a possible ground attack.
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This implies that Israel could begin a ground war at any time. Just as it eliminated Hamas in Gaza, Israel might similarly destroy Hezbollah in Lebanon. Recently, Defense Minister Yoav Gallant instructed Army Chief Lieutenant General Herzi Halevi to continue attacks against Hezbollah.
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Hezbollah and Its Supporters Should Not Be Given Any Opportunity.
Gallant stated that Hezbollah and its backers must not be given any chance whatsoever. He emphasized that the condition of Hezbollah should be completely devastated. Operations Directorate Major General Oded Basiuk and Intelligence Chief Major General Shlomi Binder were present during this address.
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Let’s Understand the Strength of the Merkava Tank...
Israel's main battle tank has four variants in its arsenal. Weighing 65 tons, it enters the battlefield with a crew of four and carries six soldiers. The armor on the outside is a closely guarded secret by Israel. Equipped with a 120mm smoothbore gun, it also launches LAHAT anti-tank guided missiles, a 12.7mm heavy machine gun, three 7.62mm machine guns, and a mortar launcher among other weapons. It carries 48 shells and has a range of 500 km.
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Additionally, it can launch anti-tank guided missiles LAHAT. It also has a 12.7 mm machine gun, three 7.62 mm machine guns, one mortar launcher, one internal mortar launcher, and 12 smoke grenade launchers. It holds 48 shells and has a range of 500 km.