IDF Chief: War with Hezbollah Only Just Beginning
‘The campaign against Hezbollah has only just begun,’ Zamir said.
‘The campaign against Hezbollah has only just begun,’ Zamir said.
Since re-entering the conflict, Hezbollah has been taking a beating from the IDF, which has destroyed over 80 structures, assassinated dozens of high-ranking members, and wiped out launchers and missile facilities.
Israeli forces launched targeted raids in southern Lebanon while hitting Iranian military sites, Hezbollah infrastructure, and terror cells in Gaza.
Forces from the 91st Division began targeted ground operations in southern Lebanon to dismantle Hezbollah launch sites, command posts, and other infrastructure used to attack Israel.
The IDF announced strikes on Hezbollah infrastructure, Iranian military facilities, and drone units as missile attacks from Iran triggered alerts across Israel.
The IDF’s air‑defense system—widely regarded as one of the best in the world—is being pushed to its limits in this conflict as Iran and Hezbollah continue firing missiles and drones indiscriminately.
IDF forces operating in south Lebanon uncovered Hezbollah’s staging areas, launch sites, and weapons depots—packed with mortar bombs and other arms—all of which were swiftly destroyed.
The IDF intensified airstrikes on Hezbollah strongholds in Lebanon, including strikes on the Dahieh district of Beirut.
Since the beginning of the operation, the IDF has eliminated more than 1,900 soldiers and commanders of the Iranian regime.
Damari was killed in the same incident that also claimed Sgt. First Class Maher Khatar, during fighting with Hezbollah in southern Lebanon.
The hesitance stems from a combination of severe military degradation, fear of leadership decapitation, and shifting strategic priorities within Yemen.
Another soldier was also killed in the same incident, his name has not yet been cleared for publication.
More than 100,000 reservists have been mobilized, and the IDF Northern Command remains in a state of high readiness.
Eight Hezbollah Radwan Force sites in Baalbek used for weapons storage, training, and planning attacks on IDF troops and Israeli civilians were targeted.
Over the past several months, the IDF has carried out targeted operations in southern Lebanon, dismantling Hezbollah weapons stockpiles, observation posts, and anti-tank firing positions to block the group’s attempts to rebuild.
Despite an official ceasefire in Lebanon, the IDF has continued striking Hezbollah targets, thwarting attempts to rebuild and rearm after being demolished by Israel.
Tanks provide essential firepower and protection when maneuvering through dense urban blocks, but the 2006 Lebanon War exposed vulnerabilities.
Military planners believe that degrading Hezbollah’s arsenal and command structure now will reduce the group’s ability to open a northern front should Iran seek to escalate.
This approach is sometimes described by Israeli analysts as ‘the campaign between the wars’.
Salami was responsible for advancing numerous artillery and rocket attacks against IDF forces.
