Israel uses kidnappings as an intelligence tool in its war

Experts believe that the kidnapping of Imad Amhaz was not random, but rather precise and deliberate, especially since Israel does not risk the lives of its soldiers and human cadres, and uses kidnappings as an intelligence tool in its war.

Israel uses kidnappings as an intelligence tool in its war
7 November 2024   04:10
BEIRUT
RANIA OBAID

The Israeli naval landing operation in which the so-called Imad Amhaz was kidnapped is still being discussed, as is the subsequent kidnapping in Syria of the citizen Ali Suleiman al-Asi, whom Israel considers a spy for Iran.

The timing of the two events has several indicators in terms of Israel’s ability to use its intelligence power by air, land and sea in order to achieve the war’s objectives.

Special military sources considered, through ANHA's agency, that Israel confirms once again that it will work in all ways and methods in its war to eliminate Hezbollah and strike it everywhere, and this was evident in its recent operations to capture Hezbollah soldiers on the southern Lebanese border and key activists, for goals that serve its interests.

In terms of the measures taken by Lebanon, Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati asked the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Emigrants Abdullah Bou Habib to submit an urgent complaint to the UN Security Council in this regard

Mikati stressed the need to expedite investigations to uncover the circumstances of this case and put things in perspective.

Lebanese Army Commander General Joseph Aoun explained how the Batroun landing took place, and pointed out that marine radars in Lebanon do not detect some angles and small boats, and that the Israeli army used small boats similar to fishermen's boats to carry out the operation

Israel relies on "precious catch" in kidnapping operations

This is not the first time that Israel has carried out kidnapping and landing operations, and many questions are asked in this context about the new methods it is adopting to strengthen its target bank. So why did Israel kidnap Imad Amhaz in Batroun and not assassinate him, as it usually does? What is the hidden stitch? What messages does it want to convey?

Brigadier General George Nader explained, through our agency, that the landing operation in Batroun is a qualitative military operation, as the naval commandos acted professionally. Therefore, the kidnapping of Imad Amhaz represents a precious catch for the Israelis, and they may benefit from it in obtaining information about Hezbollah.

George Nader pointed out that the same applies to the kidnapping of the Syrian Ali Suleiman al-Asi, whom Israel considers to be affiliated with the Iranian Revolutionary Guard.

Nader believes that the messages Israel wants to convey relate to its ability to reach all its targets without limits or restrictions, as a result of its high intelligence capabilities. This was demonstrated on the ground through its targeting of all Hezbollah leaders, starting with Fouad Shukr, Hashem Safieddine, and Hezbollah Secretary-General Hassan Nasrallah. Nader believes that repeating the kidnappings is possible if there are similar targets for Israel.

Israeli kidnappings are precise and not random

Armies use many patterns and different aspects in their wars. Just as there are ground and air forces, there are also kidnapping operations that Israel considers essential, as it uses them to collect valuable intelligence information that helps it confront expected threats.

The writer and political analyst Tony Boulos believes, through ANHA's agency, that the kidnapping of Imad Amhaz is not random, but rather precise and deliberate, especially since Israel does not risk the lives of its soldiers and human cadres. The Batroun operation was carried out to benefit from Amhaz, as he is an important person for Hezbollah, which enables it to expand its target bank by kidnapping him. This will become clear in the coming days, as it has become clear that Amhaz may have a fundamental role in transporting money and weapons between the shores of Syria and Lebanon for the benefit of Hezbollah under the name of a civilian captain.

Boulos noted that these operations put great pressure on Hezbollah, and show the fragility of its defenses against Israel, whether in Syria or in Lebanon, and prove that the Israeli army has a great ability to move in the air, land and sea in secret.

Boulos said that Israel is gathering evidence through interrogating prisoners, and this was evident in previous capture operations in southern Lebanon, where some prisoners confirmed that Hezbollah was planning an operation similar to Operation Flood of al-Aqsa from the southern Lebanese border towards Israel, and this gives Israel an incentive before the international community to justify its war against Hezbollah, and the capture operation is also important as a pressure card that can be used later to exchange prisoners.

Israel's kidnapping methods are part of a broader strategy aimed at achieving military and intelligence superiority over Hezbollah. However, these operations carry great risks and may lead to the outbreak of a large-scale confrontation in the region.

T/ Satt.

ANHA