Halevi says Israel to use force against 'violations' if Lebanon solution reached
There is “nothing more symbolic of victory” than the safe return of displaced residents to north Israel, Israeli army chief Herzi Halevi told heads of local authorities during a meeting in the north.
“We have the right to defend ourselves, and in any political settlement, if it is achieved, the IDF (Israeli army) will have to pursue violations with the force of fire,” he added.
“We are striking at the structures that Hezbollah has established since 2006, and we are doing so with the greatest possible force, and we will not allow them to return,” Halevi said.
He added: “We continue to work with great strength and determination. We have to make clear plans to ensure that the situation here will be much better than it was before the war.”
Source: Naharnet
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