All the media campaigns, threats and escalatory statements launched by the Zionist enemy entity during the past few days against Lebanon regarding the issue of indirect negotiations to determine the maritime borders, were not translated in the field in the north of the occupied territories. Hizb allah.
In this context, the military analyst in the Israeli newspaper “Maariv”, Tal Lav Ram, said that Defense Minister Benny Gantz’s directives to the army to prepare for a possible escalation against Hezbollah in the north do not have significant implications currently at the level of activities in the region, pointing out that “the security establishment It confirms that the routine in the north continues, and there is no fear of an immediate escalation of the situation in the coming days.”
Ram said that “Gantz’s directives come against the background of the possibility that Hezbollah will try to carry out a provocation or an escalatory action, in the event that” Israel” begins pumping natural gas from the “Karesh” field, adding that “at this stage there are no specific warnings about the party’s intention to take a step.” It could drag the region into an escalation because of a severe Israeli response.”
Ram quoted sources in the Israeli security establishment as saying, “The starting point of the pumping has been identified as a possible violent response by Hezbollah Secretary-General Hassan Nasrallah,” adding that “the talk is about a message to Hezbollah and Lebanon, to the effect that” Israel It does not intend to “restrain”, and it will start pumping gas from Karish without any connection to achieving an agreement with Lebanon.
He pointed out that the occupation army “in recent months has strengthened the protection around Karish, and is preparing for various scenarios, including the escalation against Hezbollah,” adding that “at this stage, the Israeli army is mainly focused on protecting the platform, and conducted major maneuvers around the platform, gathering information and examining operational plans.” If the need arises.”
Ram said that “the security establishment is obligated to prepare for an escalation in light of the tension over the issue, but the prevailing assessment at this stage in the security establishment is that the chances of escalation are not great, even if an agreement is not signed.”
Security sources were quoted as saying that “Israel, in any case, will start pumping gas from the “Karesh” field, and will not wait for progress in the negotiations,” adding that this field is outside any dispute and within Israeli economic waters, so the decision to pump gas is only technical and linked to timetables. and the decisions of the company operating the field.
According to the sources, “the moment you give a professional green light to start pumping, the security establishment will support its normal operation,” adding, “If Nasrallah tries to test Israel with provocation and violent activities, he will face a stinging response,” she said.
Ram stated that “Gantz spoke over the weekend with the heads of the local authorities in the north and briefed them on the latest developments and the assessments of the security establishment,” and added that “the minister stressed that at this stage there are no special instructions regarding the civilian home front and the many trekkers that are expected to flock.” to the North region during the Sukhoth Festival and the days following the festival.