Settlers hold secret funeral in fear of Hezbollah attacks in the North
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Israeli media reported on Tuesday that a funeral organized for soldiers killed in the "Kfar Yuval" settlement was held in secret amid threats of an attack from Lebanon.
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Israeli troops attend the funeral of an Israeli soldier, Monday, January 15, 2024. (AP)
Israeli media reported on Tuesday that a funeral organized for casualties killed in the "Kfar Yuval" settlement was held in secret and in nighttime amid threats of an attack from Lebanon.
Israeli newspaper Maariv's correspondent in occupied northern Palestine revealed that two settlers killed in an anti-tank missile attack were buried on Monday evening, in a secret service held after dark, in fear of attacks coming from Lebanon at the northern front.
He pointed out that “the funeral was held yesterday in secret and with limited attendance, per security instructions, as the cemetery in Kfar Yuval is considered an area at risk of Hezbollah attacks."
A relative of the settlers commented on the event and said that only 10 people were allowed into the cemetery, with Israeli soldiers patrolling the grounds nearby to spy on activities in South Lebanon. He added that visitors had to wear protective gear on the way, and were only allowed to stay for 10 minutes.
Commenting on their deaths, he asked "After 100 days of fighting, is this how my aunt Mira and my cousin Barak [Barak Ayalon] are to be buried?"
He also said his relatives stayed in "Kfar Yuval" because there was "nowhere else to go", and that he believes settlers in "Kiryat Shmona" will face the same threat and be forced to return, noting that the levels of mistrust in the authorities keep deepening.
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Hezbollah's precise operations in the occupied north
The Islamic Resistance in Lebanon - Hezbollah announced on Sunday the carrying out several operations against Israeli targets in northern occupied Palestine, one of which resulted in the killing of two Israelis, including Barak Ayalon, a member of the security force of the "Kfar Yuval" settlement.
The Resistance reiterated that the operations are in support of "our resilient Palestinian people in Gaza and their courageous and honorable Resistance."
This comes as the Islamic Resistance continues its operations against Israeli occupation forces amid the ongoing genocide in Gaza
On Monday night, the Islamic Resistance in Lebanon- Hezbollah announced targeting a gathering of Israeli occupation soldiers at the "Ramim" barracks with rocket weapons, as well as targeting the "Metulla" site with appropriate weapons.
Additionally, the "Birket Risha" site was targeted with Burkan rockets, resulting in direct hits and confirmed casualties.
Sniper units in the resistance also targeted the newly established espionage equipment in the vicinity of the "Metulla" site.
