Hezbollah's tunnels distract Israel from real dangers - Al-Monitor: The Middle Eastʼs leading independent news source since 2012

Akiva Eldar

Akiva Eldar

Dec 18, 2018

Members of the Israeli military, excavators, trailers and other vehicles operate on the Israeli side of the Lebanon-Israel border after Israel's army said it had uncovered another Hezbollah 'attack tunnel', as seen from Adaisseh village, Lebanon, Dec. 16, 2018. — MAHMOUD ZAYYAT/AFP/Getty Images

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Flags of Hezbollah, Lebanon and Palestine are seen fluttering near the border with Israel in the village of Khiam, Lebanon December 4, 2018. REUTERS/Ali Hashisho - RC1797CA76B0

Closing Hezbollah tunnels only first step in Israel's northern operation

In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense

This picture taken on December 4, 2018 near the northern Israeli town of Misgav Am, shows Israeli machinery operating machinery (R) near the border wall with Lebanon. - Israel's army said on December 4 it had detected Hezbollah "attack tunnels" infiltrating its territory from Lebanon and had launched an operation called "Northern Shield" to destroy them, a move likely to raise tensions with the Iran-backed group. (Photo by JALAA MAREY / AFP) (Photo credit should read JALAA MAREY/AFP/Getty Images)

Israel destroys Hezbollah's border tunnels but missile threat looms

In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense

Light streaks and trails are seen as rockets are launched from Gaza towards Israel before a 72-hour cease fire was due to expire August 13, 2014. At least two rockets fired from the Gaza Strip struck Israel on Wednesday, moments before a three-day truce was set to expire, police said. Spokesman Micky Rosenfeld said two rockets landed in open areas causing no damage or casualties. The attacks occurred as Palestinians announced agreement to extend a truce expiring at 2100 gmt Wednesday for another five days.

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