Hezbollah has been "significantly harmed," the commanding officer of the Northern Command emphasized to Defense Minister Yoav Gallant and the heads of northern Israel's local authorities on Saturday.
During a meeting with Gallant, Ori Gordin, the commanding officer of the Northern Command, explained the current situational assessment to the heads of the local authorities.
Additionally, in coordination with the IDF, rapid response teams have conducted extensive drills around the border communities to enhance their levels of preparedness.
Gallant, who was briefed on IDF operations targeting Hezbollah infrastructure and terrorists across Lebanon, along with ongoing efforts to defend Israel against Hezbollah rocket fire, emphasized that "the past week has been the most difficult in the history of Hezbollah’s existence – especially over the past day.”
Significant damage to Hezbollah
He further stressed, "The action taken by the IDF in Dahieh is significant, important, and powerful. We have a [clear] goal – ensuring the safe return of Israel’s northern communities to their homes - and we will take all the necessary measures to achieve it.”
“The sequence of actions [taken by the IDF] serves the goal that we have set. We will continue using all the means at our disposal to achieve our goals, as determined by Israel’s government, and as is right by our citizens in northern Israel," concluded Gallant.
"We have significantly harmed Hezbollah," emphasized Gordin, "and we will continue and deepen the impact. We are at a point of change. Alongside the defensive mission, we are in a high state of readiness for further offensive plans against Hezbollah. I have great appreciation for the way you are leading your communities in these complex times. We will continue to work together with you in full communication and cooperation," said Gordin.