Israel calls emergency meeting as tensions rise over Lebanon explosions

Israeli senior security officials have been summoned for an “emergency meeting” amid rising tensions following Israel’s infiltration and detonation of devices in Lebanon.

According to Israeli media outlet Haaretz, the Israeli government has requested an “emergency meeting” in response to the recent explosions in Lebanon.

Senior security officials have been called to meet with government representatives to address the situation.

The meeting in Tel Aviv aims to discuss the escalating tensions resulting from Israel’s actions in Lebanon and potential retaliation by Hezbollah.

On the other hand, according to Israel’s Channel 14, Israeli military officials are bracing for a potential third Hezbollah war, which is expected to begin imminently.

Military activity in southern Lebanon, schools suspended

In addition, Israel’s official television channel KAN reported that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Yoav Gallant have conferred with senior security officials at an Israeli military center in Tel Aviv.

Meanwhile, KAN reports that schools in some areas of Israel have been suspended. Haaretz reveals that Israeli intelligence has detected unusual signs of Hezbollah preparing for military actions in southern Lebanon

‘No comment’ directive from Netanyahu

The silence of Israeli officials regarding the Lebanon attacks is notable. According to KAN’s report, the Prime Minister’s Office has instructed Israeli ministers not to comment on the explosions in Lebanon.

The detonation of pager devices in Lebanon by Israel has reportedly resulted in 2,800 injuries and 9 deaths.