Israeli General Says Hizbullah 'More Cautious' but 'Still Intent on Evil'
An Israeli army general has expressed concern over the growing threat of Hizbullah, which he said has improved its fighting capabilities and has become “more cautious.”
“With regard to the situation seven years ago, Hizbullah is better armed, better trained and more cautious,” Maj. Gen. Yair Golan, head of the Israel's Northern Command that borders Lebanon and Syria, said, according to the Israeli army website.
His comment came at a memorial service for Israeli soldiers who died during the war between the Jewish state and Hizbullah in 2006.
Hizbullah “is facing internal challenges, fighting inside Syria, continues to be a central pillar in the axis of evil and continues to see Israel as a devil that must be exorcised from the world,” said Golan.
“Hizbullah is deterred, very deterred, but is still intent on evil,” he said.
“The Northern Command today is a strong command, trained and skilled,” he added. “We have learned the lessons of war and we’ve adjusted our training.”
Golan warned last month that Israel is prepared to use military force to prevent Hizbullah from receiving advanced weaponry from Syria.
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