As strikes deepen, Israel warns Hezbollah it can 'transition' from Gaza to Lebanon
Israeli military shifts focus from Gaza to Lebanon border amid threats from Hezbollah, completing battalion commander training for potential conflict.
- Bilawal Riaz
- 1 min read

The Israeli military is shifting its focus from Gaza to the border with Lebanon as Hamas is now seen as less of an immediate threat. Amid continued firing from Hezbollah into northern Israel, the Israeli Defense Forces have completed training battalion commanders for a potential conflict with Hezbollah. Lessons from Gaza have informed the preparations, with the Israel Air Force also upgrading its readiness for potential fighting in northern Israel. Exercises have resumed after being paused during the intense Gaza conflict.