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Israeli Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir said near Bint Jbeil on Thursday that the military is continuing to fight in Lebanon and described that front as its main combat zone, while saying there is a ceasefire in Iran but that fighting there could resume at any moment.
Speaking near Bint Jbeil, Zamir said the military remained in a state of war, not a ceasefire, in Lebanon, adding that operations were ongoing and the area remained the army’s principal theater of combat.
Zamir asserted that the military is continuing to entrench itself in Lebanon, deepening gains. He characterized the progress made in the conflict so far as historic.
Zamir characterized post-war Iran as a shadow of its former self, arguing that the regime’s weakened state has left Hezbollah dangerously isolated.
With its strategic rear severed and its supply of weapons and funding choked off, Hezbollah now finds itself alone inside Lebanon, an outcome Zamir hailed as a 'very significant' achievement.
This strategic decline coincided with a series of aggressive military moves, including a command-level strike in Beirut and the Bekaa that complemented ongoing frontline operations.
Zamir described a Hezbollah in "deep shock," forced to abandon its traditional nerve center in Dahiyeh.
The group has reportedly scattered to northern Beirut and surrounding districts, attempting to manage the battle from these new, makeshift hubs.
Zamir highlighted the relentless pressure on Hezbollah, noting they are now caught between Israeli fighter jets overhead and ground forces.
By establishing a physical barrier of troops and armored vehicles between the enemy and local communities, the military is effectively removing direct threats. This presence is no longer localized; from Gaza to Syria and Lebanon, Israeli forces are now operating across every theater. He said that was their role and their mission.
Hailing the troops as the "best in the world," Zamir credited their success to a rare combination of tremendous spirit and elite technical capability.
He noted that the current integration of infantry, armor, and engineering units is unprecedented in the history of the Israeli military.
Closing with a note of gratitude, he urged the forces to remain vigilant in their mission and wished them success in the field.
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