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  • Writer's pictureHina Khan

IDF Launches Targeted Ground Raids Against Hezbollah in Southern Lebanon: A Necessary Move to Secure Israel’s Northern Border

In a bold and decisive move, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have initiated a “limited” incursion into southern Lebanon, targeting Hezbollah's terrorist assets and infrastructure. This action, based on precise intelligence, is part of Operation Northern Arrows—a calculated effort to neutralize immediate threats posed by Hezbollah near Israel’s northern border.



“The IDF began limited, localized, and targeted ground raids based on precise intelligence against Hezbollah terrorist targets and infrastructure in southern Lebanon,” the IDF said in a statement. These targets, located in villages near the border, have long posed a significant risk to Israeli communities in northern Israel.

Hezbollah, the Iranian-backed terrorist organization, has persistently violated agreements and exploited southern Lebanon as a launchpad for its assaults on Israel. Israel has every right to defend itself from this ongoing aggression, especially when its citizens are at risk. Hezbollah's mere presence so close to the border is a national security threat that Israel cannot afford to ignore. This is not just about sporadic rocket fire; it's about the ongoing, existential threat Hezbollah poses to Israel’s sovereignty and the safety of its people.


For too long, Hezbollah has enjoyed impunity, terrorizing Israeli communities and disrupting the lives of thousands of innocent people. Over the past year, artillery exchanges have forced nearly 60,000 Israeli citizens from their homes in northern Israel. Operation Northern Arrows is designed to restore security to the region and ensure the safe return of these displaced families.


The IDF’s actions in southern Lebanon are not an overreach, but a carefully planned, methodical operation. “This is a methodical plan set out by the General Staff and the Northern Command, which soldiers have trained and prepared for in recent months,” the IDF stated. Israel’s military is demonstrating its commitment to protecting the homeland by acting with precision, targeting only Hezbollah’s terrorist infrastructure.


The Lebanese Army, which operates separately from Hezbollah, has reportedly pulled back from certain checkpoints near the border as Israeli forces enter the area. This development underscores the reality that even Lebanon's official forces are powerless against Hezbollah’s dominance in southern Lebanon. Hezbollah has effectively hijacked the region, transforming it into a forward base of operations for its war against Israel, backed by Iran’s radical regime.


For Israel, this is not just a skirmish on its northern front—this is about survival. Hezbollah has long made clear its desire to destroy Israel, and it routinely provokes military engagements to destabilize the region. Israel cannot allow Hezbollah to consolidate its power so close to its borders, nor can it permit the group to continue terrorizing its citizens.


Conservatives have always understood that Israel is not only a strategic ally but also a moral one. When Israel acts to defend itself, it is standing on the frontlines of the global fight against terrorism. As the only democracy in the Middle East, Israel is surrounded by hostile actors—chief among them Hezbollah and Iran, who wish to see Israel wiped off the map.


United States should immediately provide military, financial, and diplomatic support to Israel as it confronts Hezbollah’s aggression. The stakes are too high for anything less. Conservative leaders have long argued that peace in the Middle East can only be secured through strength—something Israel demonstrates every day. The IDF’s limited incursion is a reminder that Israel will not back down in the face of terrorism.


As Operation Northern Arrows continues, Israel’s goal is clear: to restore peace and security to its northern border, ensuring that the 60,000 displaced Israelis can return to their homes. The international community must recognize Israel's right to defend itself from Hezbollah, whose terror threatens not only Israel but the entire region.


Hezbollah’s terror network, armed and funded by Iran, is a cancer in the Middle East. By targeting this group, Israel is not only protecting its own people but also standing as a beacon of resilience and freedom in a region rife with extremism. This operation is a necessary step toward securing Israel’s future, and America must stand firmly behind our greatest ally in the fight for peace and security.


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