IDF blows up Hezbollah HQ in Lebanon, prepares for war in Israel's North

As exchanges of fire ensue and tensions rise with Hezbollah, Maj.-Gen. Ori Gordin met with security coordinators to discuss the security situation on Israel's northern border on Friday.

Gordin sat down with the security coordinators of the Mateh Asher and Ma’ale Yosef regional councils, continuing a series of meetings as part of a campaign to strengthen the relationship between the IDF’s Northern Command, the councils, and the residents of the North.

“We are constantly strengthening our readiness to launch an attack in Lebanon. Our commitment – my commitment – is to change the security situation to ensure residents return to their homes,” the commander told the security coordinators of the Western Galilee councils.

Plans for potential escalation

At the same meeting, Gordin presented the main points of assessing the security situation, the IDF’s commands in the recent period, and the stages for continuing and even escalating fighting in the North if needed.

In his speech, Gordin, who hosted the open dialogue, told the security coordinators that they are “very much appreciated for your actions and for this partnership – we are here together. The plow and the weapon from the creation of the state will also continue forward in tandem. There are quite a few achievements within the campaign. They’re pushing back a great deal, but there has been lots of damage to their infrastructures, capabilities and spaces. We are constantly strengthening our readiness to launch an attack on Lebanon.”