Gallant approves further IDF operations on northern front

"We continue to eliminate Hezbollah terrorists, dismantle offensive infrastructure, and destroy rockets and missiles." Gallant said.

 Defense Minister Yoav Gallant meeting members of the artillery units in the North, May 17, 2024. (photo credit: IDF SPOKESMAN’S UNIT)
Defense Minister Yoav Gallant meeting members of the artillery units in the North, May 17, 2024.
(photo credit: IDF SPOKESMAN’S UNIT)

Defense Minister Yoav Gallant approved on Thursday further IDF operations on the northern front.

"I have approved the next set of operations that will be executed by the IDF in the northern arena," Gallant wrote in a post on X/Twitter.

He added, "We continue to eliminate Hezbollah terrorists, dismantle offensive infrastructure, and destroy rockets and missiles."

"The missions ahead of us are clear, and we are determined to ensure the safe return of Israel’s northern communities to their homes," he noted.

The approval was given in conjunction with IDF officials, among whom was Chief of Staff, Herzi Halevi.   

The approval follows a series of IDF strikes in Lebanon amid the recent escalation in Israel's northern front.

Earlier on Thursday, the IDF eliminated Hezbollah's drone unit chief, Muhammad Hossein Sarur, in precise strikes in Beirut, Lebanon.

Sam Halpern contributed to this report.