IDF Naval Vessels Enforce Blockade On Lebanon Waters & Targets Hezbollah Command South Of Lebanon

2006-07-13

IDF Spokesperson Announcement

IDF naval vessels enforce blockade on Lebanon waters

IDF naval forces began enforcing this morning a full naval blockade on Lebanon, in accordance with the decision of the political echelon to operate to protect the citizens of Israel against attacks emanating from Lebanese territory.

The ports and harbors of Lebanon are used to transfer terrorists and weapons by the terrorist organizations operating against the citizens of Israel from within Lebanon, mainly Hezbollah.

The Lebanese government is openly violating the decisions of the UN Security Council by doing nothing to remove the Hezbollah threat on the Lebanese border, and is therefore fully responsible for the current aggression.

The IDF will continue to use all means at its disposal in order to protect the citizens of Israel and return the abducted IDF soldiers to their homes.

IDF Spokesperson Announcement

IDF targets Hezbollah command south of Lebanon

The IDF targeted an operational command of the Hezbollah terror organization in southern Lebanon, in accordance with the decision of the political echelon to operate to protect the citizens of Israel against attacks emanating from Lebanese territory.

The Hezbollah terrorist organization operates undisturbed from within Lebanon, and constitutes a severe terrorist threat to Israeli civilians and IDF soldiers, as was proved in yesterday's attack.

The IDF will continue to use all means at its disposal in order to protect the citizens of Israel and return the abducted IDF soldiers to their homes.

Source: IMRA – Independent Media Review and Analysis