In a statement on social media Wednesday evening, Arab-Israeli journalist and commentator Yosef Haddad said Hezbollah continues to strike IDF soldiers in southern Lebanon, and that there have been wounded troops today. He called for the military to be allowed to respond forcefully, without constraints from the US or Iran, arguing that Hezbollah is exploiting Israel's restrained posture under a flawed agreement.
In a Wednesday evening post on social media, Arab-Israeli journalist Yosef Haddad reported that Hezbollah continues to attack IDF soldiers in southern Lebanon, and that there have been wounded troops today. Haddad called for a strong Israeli response, saying the military should be permitted to operate forcefully in Lebanon without restrictions from the United States or Iran. He argued that Hezbollah is emboldened by a 'bad agreement' that ties Israel's hands, and that in the Middle East, showing weakness invites more terrorism.
The statement comes against the backdrop of ongoing Hezbollah attacks on Israeli forces in southern Lebanon, despite the announced ceasefire framework. As The Zioneer has previously reported, Hezbollah has continued firing rockets and anti-tank missiles at IDF troops in the area, and the IDF has responded with pinpoint strikes on approaching terrorists. In earlier reporting on June 15, the Zioneer noted that Hezbollah had claimed its first attack on Israeli forces since the ceasefire began.
Haddad's remarks carry no official verification, and no IDF statement has been released regarding wounded troops today. It remains unclear whether the wounded numbers he referenced are based on open-source information or on personal contacts within the military. The claim is a single source and carries the Developing rating.
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