Israeli-Hezbollah conflict #2

— / NEW: Hezbollah has revealed that a target struck on November 18 in Tel Aviv was the residence of Israeli Air Force Commander Major General Tomar Bar, which was hit using a squadron of drones

They add that the operation successfully achieved its objectives, amid strict military censorship surrounding the incident.

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— / NEW: Hezbollah has announced that yesterday at 5:00 PM (Beirut time), they ambushed a group of Israeli forces withdrawing from 'Ebl al-Saqi' toward Khiyam. As the group reached the ambush point, they detonated two IEDs against a military bulldozer and an infantry unit

A 'Merkava' tank accompanying the group was also hit by a guided missile, destroying both the tank and the bulldozer, along with casualties among their crews and confirmed injuries among the infantry forces.

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— // NEW: After more than a year of acting as a support front for Gaza, and after more than two months directly fighting at the frontlines against the Zionist invaders in the 'Battle of the Fierce', a ceasefire in Lebanon has now gone into effect, as of 04:00 AM local time

Israel will begin the gradual withdrawal of all IDF soldiers currently present in the territory of Lebanon, during a period of 60 days, and the immediate cessation of all hostilities by land, air and sea.

There will be a return to the status-quo per UN Security Council Resolution 1701, Hezbollah will remain active, armed, and present South of the Litani River in the entirety of southern Lebanon.

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| The Lebanese people are returning to their homes in Dahiyeh, and the southern villages. It’s time to rebuild!

Residents of the south found notes left by Hezbollah members apologising for if they took some food & drinks:

"Peace & God's mercy be upon you, we seek forgiveness as we took some food and drink from this building.”

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— / The Israeli flag is torn down from the water tower in Ayta al Shaab

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— / Lebanese civilians face-to-face with an Israeli Merkava tank, which is unable to do anything; the people of this land are returning, no matter what

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— / NEW: Within less than 24 hours, Lebanese civilians have entered Khiyam, Kfar Kila, Ayta Al Shaab, Aytaroun, and many other 'frontline' cities with direct IDF presence.

Some of these towns never fell to the IDF, but even the IDF positions on their outskirts are now either paralyzed or abandoned already.

Israel had 60 days to withdraw. The Lebanese forced their hand within a day. They disobeyed any orders, and went back to their homes. Meanwhile, the IDF: 'People cannot return to the North (Galilee) in the next few months'

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The moment you find an Israeli flag on the border areas and you know that you will need it for toilet.

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— / People everywhere in the South are showing support for Hezbollah, carrying weapons and Hezbollah flags

In one town, a destroyed Hezbollah rocket launcher was moved to the center of the town square on top of the roundabout, and ordained with flags, as a tribute to the fighters.

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— / NEW: Within less than 24 hours, Lebanese civilians have entered Khiyam, Kfar Kila, Ayta Al Shaab, Aytaroun, and many other 'frontline' cities with direct IDF presence.

Some of these towns never fell to the IDF, but even the IDF positions on their outskirts are now either paralyzed or abandoned already.

Israel had 60 days to withdraw. The Lebanese forced their hand within a day. They disobeyed any orders, and went back to their homes. Meanwhile, the IDF: 'People cannot return to the North (Galilee) in the next few months'

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The fact remains that it was Hezbollah that initiated hostilities with Israel as a show of support to Hamas and a means of pressuring Israel to agree to a ceasefire in the Gaza strip, yet now Hezbollah is out of the fight and Israel remains in Gaza.

— NEW: Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri calls on all the Lebanese to return to their homes, including those who have fled to countries such as Syria

— NEW: Hezbollah's heavy 'Fadi' rocket launchers, after the ceasefire, are seen freely driving on the roads of southern Lebanon, like nothing ever happened

Meanwhile, the IDF has retreated from almost all their positions in the South, less than 24 hours after the ceasefire going into effect.


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— NEW: A Hezbollah combat group consisting of 17 soldiers, after weeks of being assumed dead, has re-established contact with the command structure

They were in one of the Lebanese border villages that was under IDF control for several weeks, and did not lay down their arms.

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— Hamas congratulates Hezbollah on the ceasefire in Lebanon:

'We commend the pivotal role played by the Islamic Resistance in Lebanon in supporting Gaza and the Palestinian resistance, as well as the immense sacrifices made by Hezbollah and its leadership, foremost among them the martyred Secretary-General Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah. We value the steadfastness of the Lebanese people and their ongoing solidarity with the Palestinian people in facing the zionist occupation and its brutal aggression. We ask Allah to safeguard Lebanon and its people from all harm.

The enemy’s acceptance of the agreement with Lebanon without achieving the conditions it had set represents a significant milestone in shattering Netanyahu’s illusions of reshaping the Middle East by force and his delusions of defeating the forces of resistance or disarming them.

We affirm that this agreement would not have been possible without the steadfastness of the resistance and the popular cradle that surrounds it. We are confident in the continued support of the Axis of Resistance for our people and their struggle through all possible means.

As we in Hamas closely follow the developments of this agreement in Lebanon, we express our commitment to cooperating with any efforts to establish a ceasefire in Gaza. We are keen to end the aggression against our people within the framework of the national terms agreed upon, which include a ceasefire, the withdrawal of occupation forces, the return of displaced persons, and the realization of a genuine and comprehensive prisoner exchange deal.'

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— / NEW: A Lebanese citizen in Khiyam makes fun of an Israeli Merkava tank stationed behind him

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— NEW: In a rare show of solidarity, workers of Lebanon's 'Future Movement' political party, which consists mostly of Sunnis affiliated with Rafic and Saad Hariri, distributed sweets to civilian Hezbollah supporters arriving home

— Statement by Yemen's Ansarallah on Hezbollah's victory in Lebanon:

'We salute the great resilience of Hezbollah and the dear Lebanese people in confronting the brutal Israeli aggression. Through this steadfastness and the unity of the people, army, and resistance, Lebanon has achieved another victory by repelling this aggression and thwarting its malicious goals.

The Islamic Resistance in Lebanon, with its immense sacrifices, has only grown deeper in its roots, stronger, and more steadfast. It has excelled in its escalating operations, both in quantity and quality, forcing the Zionist enemy and its American sponsor to agree to a ceasefire that preserves Lebanon’s security, sovereignty, and independence.

We have full confidence in the choices of the Islamic Resistance in Lebanon. We believe its wise leadership has managed to regain the initiative in a short time despite the significant wounds inflicted upon the resistance, especially after the assassination of the esteemed Secretary-General, the martyr of Islam and Muslims, His Eminence Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah — may Allah's blessings be upon him. The Israeli enemy would not have relented and accepted a ceasefire were it not for its confrontation with a resilient resistance that stood firm against treacherous assassination crimes. This resistance rose with even greater ferocity, proving its ability to engage in a prolonged war of attrition — something a fragile and weak entity like the Zionist regime cannot endure. As described by the martyred leader His Eminence Sayyed Nasrallah, this entity is more fragile than a spider’s web.

The martyrs of Hezbollah are martyrs on the path to Al-Quds. Hezbollah has performed admirably on this challenging path, continuing its support for Gaza and Palestine despite the shameful and disgraceful Arab and Islamic betrayal, with rare exceptions.

The struggle against the Zionist enemy is inevitable, and the wars with it are rounds in a conflict that will inevitably end with its demise, God willing.'

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— A house in southern Lebanon where Hezbollah lived:

'Peace be upon you.

Please forgive us for using your home, livelihood and the supplies of the house.

In order to maintain our good conscience, we decided to put a modest amount of money for compensation.

With the hope that you will return to your beautiful home with your heads held high.

Sincerely, the Men of God (Hezbollah).'

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— WATCH: Ahmed Farhat, a Hezbollah fighter from the town of 'Al-Saksakiya,' visits his family after weeks of absence and tells his family that he is fine and alive, after they had previously mourned him as a missing martyr.

There are many other similar cases of fighters that were believed to have been martyred but were still alive in the border towns.

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‍ Israeli media outlet "Channel 12" reports that the ceasefire agreement with Lebanon, coupled with the current situation on the ground, is causing sleepless nights for residents of the northern region, raising doubts about their sense of safety and their willingness to return.

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| Hezbollah issued a statement:

To our noble people,

‘O most honorable, purest & most dignified of people
‘O our dear and resilient nation, ‘O sons of our free homeland, you who shattered the enemy's illusions with your legendary steadfastness & sacrifices that knew no bounds, victory has been granted to us by Allah, the Almighty.

You embraced the righteous cause, carrying it with pride and dignity, returning to your villages and homes with strength and honor, spreading victory throughout the world. You hold the banner high, firm in the field and in your hearts, a banner that will remain resistant to oppression and aggression.

Hezbollah, which has offered its finest leaders and fighters for the sake of Allah, in defense of its land and people, and in support of the oppressed in Palestine, extends its greetings of arms, jihad, martyrdom, and victory to you today.

It vows, in the name of its fighters and knights, to honor every drop of pure blood and every sacred soul, and to continue the path of resistance with even greater determination.

It promises to stand ever more firmly by the side of the oppressed, the weak, and the fighters in Palestine, with its capital Jerusalem, which will always remain a symbol and a path for generations dreaming of freedom and liberation.

| Follow-up of Hezbollah’s statement:

The Resistance has stayed true to its covenant and jihad for over 13 months, achieving victory over the deluded enemy who failed to break its resolve or spirit.

The battlefield spoke, and its pure-hearted fighters, relying on Allah Almighty, succeeded in dismantling the enemy’s goals, defeating its army, and writing with their blood the chronicles of steadfastness and resilience in the battles of Flood of Al-Aqsa and Those of Might.

On this glorious occasion, the Resistance announces the following:

• Since the beginning of Al-Aqsa Flood operations on October 8, 2023, Hezbollah has conducted over 4637 military operations (publicly announced) over 417 days, at an average of 11 operations per day.

• Of these, 1666 military operations have been carried out since the onset of the Israeli aggression against Lebanon and the launch of The Battle of Those of Might operations on September 17, 2024, with an average of 23 operations per day. These operations targeted enemy army bases, military posts, and Israeli cities and settlements, from the Lebanese-Palestinian border to beyond Tel Aviv. They also included heroic responses to enemy ground incursions into Lebanese territory.


• As part of The Battle of Those of Might operations, the Islamic Resistance executed 105 military operations in a series of Khaybar operations, targeting dozens of strategic military and security bases, some of which were struck for the first time in the history of the Zionist entity. These operations used precise and advanced ballistic missiles and drone attacks, reaching as far as 150 kilometers beyond Tel Aviv, deep inside the occupied Palestinian territories.

• The cumulative losses suffered by the Israeli enemy since it began its ground advance into Lebanese territory on October 1, 2024, until the issuance of this statement include:

• The death of over 130 soldiers and officers, and more than 1250 injured.

• The destruction of 59 Merkava tanks, 11 military bulldozers, 2 Hummer vehicles, 2 armored vehicles, and 2 personnel carriers.

• The downing of 6 "Hermes 450" drones, 2 "Hermes 900" drones, and a "Quadcopter."

• It should be noted that these losses do not include those incurred in the enemy’s military bases, posts, settlements, and occupied cities.

Hezbollah Operations Room emphasizes the following:

• Throughout the Israeli enemy's ground operation inside Lebanese territory since October 1, 2024, and due to the steadfastness of our fighters in the field, the enemy’s attempts to occupy or entrench in any town of the first line of defense have failed. These towns have been under attack since the beginning of Flood of Al-Aqsa, and the enemy could not establish a military or security buffer zone as it had hoped. It also failed to stop the launching of rockets and drones targeting the occupied land. Even on the last day of aggression, our fighters continued to strike deep into the enemy’s heart from the border towns.

• The 2nd phase of the ground operation was merely a political and media declaration, as the enemy was unable to advance into the second-line towns of the front. It suffered significant losses in Khiyam, from which it retreated three times, as well as in Aainata, Tallouseh, Bint Jbeil, and Qouzah. The only attempt to advance into the towns of Al-Bayyada and Shamaa in the western sector became a graveyard for the enemy’s tanks and elite soldiers, who were forced to retreat under the blows of the Mujahideen.

• The Resistance’s defense plans are based on an area-specific defense. The Resistance has prepared more than 300 defensive lines south of the Litani River, with each area fully prepared in terms of manpower, equipment, and resources. What happened in Al-Bayyadah and Khiyam is a testament to this readiness.

— / NEW: A Hezbollah drone is flying in a circular pattern above southern Lebanon, observing the Israeli positions

Channel 14 is extremely paranoid, and says 'an enemy drone is terrorizing our forces in the south of Lebanon and northern Galilee'.

ResistanceTrench mirror, [28/11/2024 08:12]
The Lebanese army has urged the residents of Tayyeh to evacuate after the Israeli forces targeted their gatherings in the square and the area around the eye with missile strikes from a drone in three waves, resulting in the injury of three civilians.

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ResistanceTrench mirror, [28/11/2024 08:17]
Hassan Fadlallah, a member of the Lebanese Parliament for Hezbollah: Israel is attacking those returning to their villages in southern Lebanon.

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