Chasdei Hashem, Israel was spared from what could have been a catastrophic invasion, as divine providence and the remarkable foresight of the IDF thwarted a massive terror plot. A senior military official involved in the operation in Lebanon revealed that on October 6, Israel faced an existential threat—3,000 Hezbollah terrorists were positioned just three kilometers north of the border, poised to launch a large-scale assault on Israel the moment they received the order.
“These terrorists were fully armed and on high alert, ready to infiltrate Israel. The plan hinged on the element of surprise,” an official informed. “Had the plan been executed, it would have mirrored the devastating surprise attacks on the communities near Gaza.”
What prevented this disaster was the IDF’s swift and decisive action on October 7. Acting on military intuition and intelligence, the army rapidly deployed four brigades to the northern front, effectively blocking Hezbollah’s window of opportunity. This rapid mobilization shattered the terrorists’ expectations and rendered their meticulously planned invasion impossible.
“The deployment of the brigades eliminated the element of surprise, which was the cornerstone of their strategy,” the official explained. “Once Hezbollah realized their advantage had been lost, they were forced to abandon their plan. The IDF’s presence on the ground made it clear that their invasion would be met with immediate and overwhelming resistance.”
This operation stands as an extraordinary example of both military preparedness and divine intervention. While the nation grappled with the ongoing war in the south, few realized how close Israel came to a second front erupting in the north. The IDF’s readiness, coupled with the intuitive decision to fortify the northern border, ensured that Israel remained secure in a moment of unprecedented danger.
In hindsight, the official emphasized just how critical that swift deployment was: “On October 6, Israel stood on the brink of a crisis we didn’t even know was unfolding. By October 7, that crisis had been averted. It was nothing short of a miracle.”
