Israeli military says images of alleged weapons depots remind world of Hezbollah’s intentions
By Aron Heller, APThursday, July 8, 2010
Israel says images show Hezbollah’s intentions
JERUSALEM — The Israeli military says aerial photographs of alleged Hezbollah weapons depots in southern Lebanon demonstrate the threat from the group, but officials say imminent military action against the Islamist militants is unlikely.
Military spokeswoman Lt. Col. Avital Leibovich said Thursday that Israel was releasing the material to “remind the world who Hezbollah is and what their aspirations are.”
Israel and Hezbollah fought a monthlong war in 2006. Nearly 1,200 people died in Lebanon and another 159 died in Israel.
Israeli security officials said another round of violence between Israel and Hezbollah did not appear imminent. Rather, Israel made the material public to warn Hezbollah to get rid of the munitions or face consequences.
