Defense Minister Israel Katz stated that the IDF has applied the 'Rafah model' in southern Lebanon, destroying Hezbollah infrastructure and likening the area to Gaza. The remarks follow an earlier statement today in which Katz detailed the destruction of 90% of homes in 24 villages.
Earlier today, Defense Minister Israel Katz stated that the IDF had destroyed 90% of homes in 24 southern Lebanon villages. In newly reported remarks, Katz went further, explicitly comparing southern Lebanon to Gaza and affirming the 'Rafah model' as the operational template—a reference to the systematic destruction of urban infrastructure used by militant groups, previously applied in Gaza. Katz's statements are part of a sustained campaign, with the IDF saying it is actively destroying Hezbollah terror infrastructure in the area. The Zioneer has previously reported on similar rhetoric from other officials, including Minister Ze'ev Elkin and Major General (res.) Ron Tal, who called for or confirmed systematic destruction of Hezbollah positions. No specific new locations or target numbers were provided in the latest statement.
2 developments
- DevelopingMinister Ze'ev Elkin: IDF systematically destroying Hezbollah infrastructure in southern Lebanon
- DevelopingKatz: IDF thwarting Hezbollah tunnels, destroying terror infrastructure near Lebanon border fence
- DevelopingKatz: Israel sought Lebanese army help on Ali Taher ridge after IDF failures
- DevelopingMaj. Gen. (res.) Ron Tal: South Lebanon's fate like 60% of Gaza
Source and signal
- Internal intake