The IDF declared its readiness to “operate anywhere in the Middle East”

The Israel Defense Forces is ready to conduct operations in any Middle Eastern country. IDF spokesman Daniel Hagari said this at a briefing. reports Ynet agency.

“We will operate anywhere in the Middle East to further Israel’s security interests“said an army spokesman.

Thus, he commented on the mutual shelling between members of the Shiite party Hezbollah and the IDF on the border with Lebanon.

Let us recall that on the morning of October 15, Israel reported that an anti-tank shell was fired from the territory of Libya into the village of Shtula, after which the Israel Defense Forces returned fire. The IDF also isolated a 4-kilometer zone near the Libyan border.

On the morning of October 7, a massive missile strike was launched against Israel. The Islamist movement Hamas, which rules the Gaza Strip, claimed responsibility for the attack.

In response, Jerusalem launched the counter-terrorism Operation Iron Swords. Its first phase ended by the night of October 8.

On October 10, the Israel Defense Forces announced the launch of a large-scale attack on Hamas targets in the Gaza Strip. Israeli planes struck several Hamas targets in the Gaza Strip, including an arsenal and a command post. The command operation post in Jebaliya was also attacked.

On October 13, the Israel Defense Forces gave residents of the northern Gaza Strip a day to evacuate to the south of the country. The UN emphasized that the migration of 1.1 million people would lead to a humanitarian catastrophe. EU Foreign Affairs and Security Policy spokesman Josep Borrell said it was impossible to evacuate such a number of residents in 24 hours.

In turn, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas refused to comply with Israel’s demand. In addition, Hamas representatives called on Gazans not to leave their homes.