Following criticism directed at an officer in the Northern Command, a military source involved in the matter clarified that disarming the terrorist organization is not defined as a military objective, but rather a political one.
“As a general in the IDF, he was not tasked with disarming Hezbollah of its weapons; he is operating toward different objectives," the source said, adding that while dismantling Hezbollah is a broader aim, it remains a long-term goal and “not operational for this campaign," according to Kan News.
Defense Minister Israel Katz stated yesterday, after a situational assessment with the Chief of Staff and senior officials, that “Israel’s policy has been and remains clear: the supreme objective is the removal of Hezbollah’s weapons through both military and political action, regardless of the Iran issue. We promised security to northern communities, and that is exactly what will be done."
Meanwhile, journlist Roi Sharon reported this week that the IDF estimates its deployment along the “anti-tank line" inside Lebanese territory will be completed within a week, aiming to prevent anti-tank missile fire toward northern communities. As four divisions continue operations against Hezbollah infrastructure in Lebanon, the political leadership is expected to decide on the next phase - whether to establish a security zone with fixed positions or adopt a defensive approach without a permanent presence in southern Lebanon.