Israel attacked a Hezbollah command center in Lebanon on Friday, as Israeli Defense Force officials stressed the importance of investigating the military's October 7 “failure” to strengthen future war efforts.
The shelling of the Israel Defense Forces command center in the Lebanese village of Brida was carried out in retaliation for earlier rocket fire from Lebanon targeting the Israeli city of Kiryat Shmona. According to Times of Israel.
Israeli forces also used tanks to attack other areas along Lebanon's southern border to thwart planned attacks by the Iranian-backed terrorist group Hezbollah, the Times reported.
Friday's attack came after Israeli Defense Forces Maj. Gen. Daniel Hagari said an investigation into military errors on Oct. 7, when Hamas invaded Israel, would benefit Israel's offensive in Gaza. .
“Our goal is to constantly improve, draw conclusions from combat, deepen our achievements and minimize military casualties,” Hagari said at a news conference, according to the Times of Israel.
“Only by thoroughly investigating the truth can we learn from our mistakes and prepare for future security challenges.”
“Only by thoroughly investigating the truth can we learn from our mistakes and prepare for future security challenges. 2024 will be a year of struggle, and the lessons will help us fight better on all fronts.” You're going to get a 'Arena,''' Hagari said.
Hagari said an investigation into the IDF's response to the October 7 invasion has not yet begun, but the agency is planning such an investigation and deciding who will lead it.
Meanwhile, Israel's security cabinet meeting on Thursday night turned heated over a confrontation between ministers and Israel Defense Forces Chief of Staff Helzi Halevi over plans for a military investigation into the October 7 accident, The Times reported.
As the war enters its 91st day, France and Jordan have teamed up to drop seven tons of aid to Gazans. European President Announces on X.
President Emmanuel Macron said: “The humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip remains critical.” “In difficult circumstances, France and Jordan provided air assistance to their citizens and supporters.”
Last month, President Macron criticized Israel's approach in Gaza, saying the Jewish state did not need to “flatten Gaza” to fight terrorism.
“We cannot allow the idea to take root that an effective fight against terrorism means the flattening of the Gaza Strip and indiscriminate attacks on civilians,” he told French news agencies.
He called for a “stop” to Israeli attacks, saying “all lives have the same value and we will protect them, so it is not appropriate.”
Other world leaders have expressed concern about the death toll in the Gaza Strip (reportedly reaching more than 22,000 since October 7), and the Israeli military has He said he is trying to limit the number.
Additionally, the Israel Defense Forces announced that 136 hostages are still being held by Hamas after three missing Israelis were taken into captivity. Published in X.
Hamas has said it will not consider releasing the hostages until Israel agrees to a permanent cease-fire and has threatened to kill the remaining prisoners if aid is not delivered to Gaza or a prisoner exchange occurs.
But Israel has said it will not stop fighting until the terrorist group is destroyed.
