Operation “North Arrow” is aimed at military installations in villages near the border that pose a direct threat to communities in northern Israel. The action takes place in parallel with the ongoing fighting in the Gaza Strip and other areas. Israeli military sources said they would continue the operation depending on how the situation developed.
The conflict between Israel and the Shiite Hezbollah militia in Lebanon had recently escalated dramatically. The Israeli military has been massively attacking targets in the neighboring country for days, including Hezbollah weapons depots. Lebanon reported hundreds of deaths and injuries.
According to a report by the Israeli broadcaster Kan, an offensive is primarily aimed at facilities belonging to Hezbollah's elite units. A ground offensive is not aimed at conquering territory, but at destroying military targets.
