Katz: IDF Struck Hezbollah Missile Production Site
The Defense Minister warned that any attempt to rebuild terrorist capability within Lebanon will be met "with overwhelming force."
Defense Minister Israel Katz just released the following statement today (Thursday) regarding IDF strikes in Lebanon:
"The IDF is now forcefully attacking terrorist infrastructure of the terrorist organization Hezbollah in Lebanon, including at Hezbollah's largest precision missile production site that was attacked in the past, alongside additional sites that Hezbollah is trying to rehabilitate.
"As I emphasized - the policy of maximum enforcement against Hezbollah will continue.
"Any attempt by the terrorist organization to recover, re-establish itself, or threaten - will be met with uncompromising force.
"The Lebanese government bears responsibility for preventing violations of the ceasefire agreement - we will not allow Hezbollah to threaten the residents of the North and all Israeli citizens."
The IDF just released the following statement regarding the strike:
"A short while ago, the IDF struck infrastructure that was used for producing and storing strategic weapons in the Beqaa area and in southern Lebanon.
"Among the targets struck were explosive manufacturing sites, which were used to develop Hezbollah's weaponry, as well as an underground site for the production and storage of strategic weapons. The Hezbollah terrorist organization tried to rehabilitate the sites and capabilities, actions that constitute a violation of the understandings between Israel and Lebanon.
"The IDF will continue to operate in order to protect Israeli civilians."
The IDF has struck hundreds of targets in Lebanon since the cease fire with Hezbollah, including over 200 operatives and commanders trying to rebuild terrorist infrastructure, multiple missile deployment and production sites, and other terror targets.
The IDF also still occupies five locations along the border within Lebanese territory, with the aim of preventing Hezbollah from rebuilding its presence near Israel's north and once again threatening Israeli citizens and soldiers.
Hezbollah has repeatedly refused to disarm despite relevant UN Security Council resolutions and agreements, saying they will "never give up our weapons to Israel" and that their weapons are meant to defend Lebanon.
The United States has been heavily pressuring Lebanon to get Hezbollah to disarm, thus far with little success.