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UN Report May Escalate Tension on Northern Border
(Ynet News) Ronny Sofer - Should the UN report on the investigation of former Lebanese Prime Minister Hariri's assassination implicate Syrian President Assad's regime, Israel can expect escalation along its northern border, IDF Intelligence Chief Aharon Ze'evi Farkash told the Cabinet on Sunday. Ze'evi Farkash said the recent escalation along the northern border is part of a strategic move by Hizballah aimed at obstructing international pressure on Iran and Syria. "Iran and Hizballah are saying 'we are still here, acting on the military and terrorist front against Israel.' Last week's failure only motivates them to carry out acts in order to restore their dignity; acts that may include kidnappings abroad." The deputy chief of the Shin Bet security service reported severe terror attack alerts. He noted that an average of 40 terror attacks continue to take place every week. However, the Shin Bet "has registered a decrease in the number of rocket launchings and shooting attacks."