Month: August 2006

Lebanese Soldiers Cross Litani River, Begin Deployment in Southern Lebanon

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“Israel Defense Forces said Thursday that it had begun ‘transferring responsibility’ over southern Lebanon with the deployment of the Lebanese army in the area. Hezbollah’s top official in south Lebanon, Sheik Nabil Kaouk, told reporters that ‘…Hezbollah …will not be any visible presence now.”

Enemy Didn’t Know What Hit Him

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“It was one of the most impressive battles in the war. Dozens of terrorists were killed, many weapons – including a 24-head rocket launcher – were destroyed, and not a single IDF soldier was hurt. The ‘Spearhead’ paratroopers reserves brigade succeeded, a moment before the ceasefire, to surprise and strike at Hezbollah.” read more

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Analysis: Unworthy of Command? By Yaakov Katz and Anshel Pfeffer (Jerusalem Post)

“He was handpicked by prime minister Ariel Sharon to replace the deposed Moshe Ya’alon and lead the disengagement from Gush Katif and Northern Samaria. Halutz was seen as Sharon’s protege and many believed that after his term as chief, the next stage would be the political scene, perhaps even as Sharon’s successor.”

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Despite severe criticism of the management of the second Lebanon war, IDF Chief of General Staff Lt.-Gen. Dan Halutz had been expected to survive with his career intact. Some generals were expected to pay with their heads for a campaign that ended with 118 soldiers dead and failed to achieve any of its original goals, but not Halutz. read more