"We should expect to strike government centers," the official said.
It also issued a veiled threat to the United States, stressing that “Regional states and the Zionists’ supporters are advised to part ways with the regime.”
R.-Adm. Daniel Hagari's daily briefings have been a calming exercise which has rebuilt the public's trust in the military establishment.
While IDF Chief of Staff, Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi is heavily blamed for the greatest national disaster since 1973, he has also overseen Israel's military response to unprecedented challenges.
He said that they should not leave their shelters until given an affirmative message by the IDF that it is safe to do so.
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The operations were intended to weaken Hezbollah's special forces, the 'Radwan Force,' and prevent it from attacking Israel and its citizens.
The invasion is expected to end within weeks, and should consist of several short special forces missions into southern Lebanon.
"The IDF is conducting limited and targeted raids along Israel's northern border against the threat Hezbollah poses to civilians in northern Israel," Hagari said.