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Nahar Net
5 days ago
- Politics
- Nahar Net
Israeli general warns against any attack from Lebanon
by Naharnet Newsdesk 4 hours The commander of the Israeli army's northern front has warned against any attack from Lebanon, following the recent rocket attack from Syria that targeted the Israeli-annexed Golan Heights. 'After 19 years, we returned to war in Lebanon. We did not stop until the equation was reversed, and we will not allow the equation to be reversed again. These days, we continue to preserve our achievements and thwart and prevent any threat,' Northern Command chief Ori Gordin said at a ceremony marking the 19th anniversary of the 2006 war with Hezbollah. 'If anyone makes a mistake … and shoots at us as happened last night from Syria, we will respond to them in kind and pursue them and those who sent them relentlessly, and this will be a clear message to all our enemies,' Gordin added. An Israeli security source meanwhile told Al-Arabiya's Al-Hadath channel that "Iran, Hezbollah and those linked to (ousted Syrian President Bashar) al-Assad are trying to obstruct stability in Syria." "The current Syrian administration had nothing to do with the firing of rockets from south Syria," the source added.
LBCI
30-03-2025
- Politics
- LBCI
Israel's military completes joint exercise to 'enhance readiness' on Lebanese border
The Israeli military claimed that it had concluded a joint exercise involving the 91st and 146th divisions of the Northern Command, alongside the air force and navy. According to Israeli military spokesperson Avichay Adraee, the drill was part of the annual training plan aimed at boosting the forces' readiness across all fronts. "We have been working for many months with great force against every threat to the northern residents, and we will continue to act in this manner," said Ori Gordin, leader of the Northern Command. "We will monitor and thwart any plans by Hezbollah and will not allow them to rebuild. This exercise strengthens our defensive and offensive capabilities." #عاجل 🔸قائد المنطقة الشمالية الميجر جنرال أوري غوردين في ختام تمرين فرقتيْن عسكريتيْن على الحدود اللبنانية: نعمل وسنواصل العمل لرصد واحباط كل تخطيط ونية ولن نسمح لحزب الله الإرهابي بترميم نفسه 🔸انتهى في القيادة الشمالية العسكرية التمرين العسكري المشترك للفرقتيْن العسكريتيْن… — افيخاي ادرعي (@AvichayAdraee) March 30, 2025
Nahar Net
22-03-2025
- Politics
- Nahar Net
After rockets from Lebanon, Israeli mayor asks northern chief if he still thinks it's safe to return
by Naharnet Newsdesk 22 March 2025, 10:05 Kiryat Shmona Mayor Avichai Stern on Saturday asked the Israeli military's Northern Command chief if he still believes it is safe for residents to return to the north after three rockets were fired from Lebanon at Metula earlier in the morning. 'I have just one question for the head of the IDF's Northern Command, Maj. Gen. Ori Gordin, who said there is nothing preventing a return to the north — do you still think that?' Stern said in a statement cited by Israeli media outlets.
Nahar Net
29-01-2025
- Politics
- Nahar Net
Israeli general warns Qassem: Our readiness to resume fighting is extremely high
by Naharnet Newsdesk 29 January 2025, 16:03 The head of the Israeli army's Northern Command Maj. Gen. Ori Gordin on Wednesday warned Hezbollah that Israel's 'readiness to resume fighting' is 'extremely high,' although he said that the Lebanese group was 'defeated' in the latest war. "The view from this hill in Kiryat Shmona is uplifting. Sitting here safely -- this reflects how much the reality in the north has changed. This was our commitment, and I am glad we fulfilled the mission. The situation is safe, and it is completely different now," Gordin said in an interview with the Israel Hayom newspaper. Asked about the return of Israeli residents to their homes near the border, he said: "It must happen. There is much to organize in the area. The transformation here is profound, and today, it is safe to live here. The north will return to what it was, and much more. This begins with the security changes we implemented. We struck Hezbollah significantly after a year of defense, shifting to an offensive approach nearly four months ago." Commenting on the status of Hezbollah after the war, Gordin stated: "First and foremost, we have set Hezbollah back decades. Its leadership has been almost entirely eliminated, from (Hezbollah leader Sayyed Hassan) Nasrallah to the last of its commanders in various sectors and strongholds. Thousands of terrorists have been neutralized, killed in battle or taken out in targeted strikes. More than 70% of Hezbollah's firepower has been destroyed, and it can no longer mount an effective strike." When asked whether Hezbollah could still launch an incursion into northern Israel, he responded: "We have dismantled the Radwan Unit's defense, weapons stockpiles, and infrastructure. The Radwan forces and Hezbollah are incapable of invading the Galilee. Many terrorists have been eliminated or wounded, significantly reducing the threat of a northern incursion. The mission is not yet over, we must ensure that our achievements are preserved, that Hezbollah does not approach the frontline area, and that it does not use weapons against Israel." Asked if Lebanon can be 'trusted to uphold the agreement,' Gordin cited the overnight strikes in the Nabatieh region, saying: "I trust, first and foremost, ourselves. Last night, we used an Israeli Air Force UAV to strike and destroy two Hezbollah weapons-laden vehicles. We will continue to defend Israel and ensure our security. The Lebanese government has understood -- and continues to understand -- that it is in its interest to reclaim control over its territory from Hezbollah." As for Hezbollah leader Sheikh Naim Qassem's latest remarks, Gordin said: "We are currently in a ceasefire, but we have extensive operational plans in place. Everyone is within our broad fire and maneuvering strategies, and we have demonstrated that our plans can be executed effectively. Our readiness to resume fighting is extremely high." Asked about his use of the word 'victory' and whether Israel has actually 'won,' Gordin said: "Hezbollah has been defeated, certainly on the operational and tactical military levels. This is a significant victory, but it will not be complete until the residents return home." "Our mission to protect northern communities is at the core of our efforts," Gordin assured. "We are establishing a military outpost in every community along the confrontation line. The October 7 threat has been neutralized for the foreseeable future, and we must ensure this remains the case for years to come," he added.
