Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday visited Israeli Defense Force units on the border with Lebanon, thanked them for their efforts in the fight against Hezbollah and reviewed the progress of Israeli forces in southern Lebanon.
The Prime Minister's Office said in a statement:
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu today (Sunday, October 6, 2024) visited an Israel Defense Forces base on the northern border and conducted a security assessment with Major General Benjamin Netanyahu, Commander of the Northern Command. Oli Godin and 36th Division Commander Brigadier General Moran Omer. The Prime Minister was briefed on the deployment of troops to Lebanon, operational results to date, and future goals.
Prime Minister Netanyahu heard from Major General Netanyahu. Godin spoke of the destruction of Hezbollah's capabilities, achieved through ground operations and the use of heavy firepower.
During the briefing, the Prime Minister spoke with the brigade commanders of the 36th Division about the intense fighting on multiple fronts in which they have been involved for almost a year.
Prime Minister Netanyahu then met with the division's fighters.
prime minister netanyahu [translated from Hebrew]:
“I am here with IDF soldiers on the northern border. A few meters from here, just across the border, their fellow soldiers are fighting for Hezbollah to attack our communities. The terrorist infrastructure that was prepared is being dismantled.
“I told them: You are heroes who deserve praise. You have done amazing things in Gaza, in Judea, in Samaria, together with your fellow soldiers, IDF fighters and security forces across the region. You are lions.
“One year ago, we suffered a terrible blow. In the 12 months since then, we have completely changed our reality. I salute you and say to you: You are the victorious generation.
“With the help of G-d, we fight together and together we win.”
Maj. Gen. Godin made a personal visit to southern Lebanon on Saturday, reflecting on the lower Israeli villages that Hezbollah has bombarded for nearly a year, forcing the evacuation of more than 60,000 local residents.
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