Monday, April 9, 2012

Israel Prepares For War Against Hezbollah

Special IDF Units Preparing For Mass Lebanon Incursion If War Breaks Out With Hezbollah -- Haaretz

Ground forces are expected to contribute much more than in 2006, when Israel relied mainly on the IAF, which would entail much more intense urban warfare.

Almost six years after the Second Lebanon War, special Israeli units are preparing to take part in mass incursions into Lebanon if another round of fighting with Hezbollah breaks out. Just as important, they are being trained to heed the legal implications.

Officers say the Israel Air Force would destroy targets like training bases and rocket-launching pads within a few days, based on the intelligence gathered by the Israel Defense Forces. But this would not be enough, so a ground offensive would be necessary.

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My Comment: I am sure that Hezbollah has a very good idea on Israeli military tactics in any future conflict ... and have developed adequate counter-measures. What they are is not being told to us.

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