Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Galant said on Tuesday evening that the weight of his forces' operations is gradually shifting from the south (Gaza Strip) to the north (Lebanon).

Galant said in a speech after an assessment session held at the Northern Division headquarters that the attacks deep inside Lebanon, which targeted high-quality weapons in Baalbek last night, were preparation for anything that could develop.

He said: We have more tasks in the south, we have hostages, we need to bring them, we are negotiating this and I think we will succeed, and reaching results is important.