Israel launches intense airstrikes on southern Lebanon
Stopping Hezbollah ’s attacks and allowing residents in the north to finally return home is now the official goal of Israel ’s war effort, officials said Tuesday — as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly is considering ousting his defense minister.
Israeli officials have also repeatedly threatened to take greater military action against the group — though Tuesday’s statement from the security cabinet appeared mostly symbolic and not indicative of any immediate policy shifts. News about Israel’s shift in focus toward the north broke as Israeli media reported that Nentanyahu was considering firing Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant.
Members of the Israel Business Forum also warned that firing Gallant could make Israel appear weak to its enemies and hinder the country’s war-battered economy, according to the Times of Israel.
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