Hezbollah commander, Haj Mehdi. Source: @nasseratta5/Twitter
A Hezbollah commander, Haj Mehdi, uncovered in front of a number of western news agency reporters that Israel has been reinforcing its defense lines at the contact line between Lebanon and Israel.
A journalist, Nasser Atta, made a number of photos and videos from this event and released them in his twitter account.
#Hezballah commander explain #Israeli army defensive measures including Cliffs, ditches and cement blocks added lately. #lebanon pic.twitter.com/7lSdevj5Gx
— Nasser Atta (@nasseratta5) April 20, 2017
According to Haj Mehdi, the new Israeli fortifications span 2,600 meters with a height between 7 and 15 meters. A system of electric fences equipped with cameras and advanced alarm systems are also installed.
New fences , new cliffs and #hezballah commander take us to a third position on #lebanon #Israel borders pic.twitter.com/wLg8cJJThP — Nasser Atta (@nasseratta5) April 20, 2017
Part of the defense system is a border road specialized for Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) patrols.
Click to see the full-size image. Source: @nasseratta5/Twitter
In addition, Israel has reinforced some of its positions with cement resisters and additional fences besides a number of newly-planted minefields.
Click to see the full-size image. Source: @nasseratta5/Twitter
Click to see the full-size image. Source: @nasseratta5/Twitter
Several media reporters published photos of elements from Hezbollah in the region – one photo showed a Hezbollah fighter equipped with an Igla SA-16 MANPAD, which is considered an effective anti aircraft missile although not advanced.
Click to see the full-size image. Source: @nasseratta5/Twitter
It is believed that the Israeli fortifications were strengthened after Hezbollah’s reveal of its armored force last year. Israel worries about a potential surprise attack by Hezbollah on some of the border settlements.
#Hezballah commander took us to see the #Israeli military intelligence base on #lebanon border , which conduct and collect major info pic.twitter.com/ZLnCRdF8Er
— Nasser Atta (@nasseratta5) April 20, 2017
In turn, Lebanese sources suggest that Israel may be planning a new war this summer on Lebanon, taking advantage of Syria’s lack of stability and Hezbollah’s involvement in the Syrian war.
