Israeli Chief of Staff: Disarming Hezbollah is not a military goal for the army

Israeli Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir revealed on Sunday that "no goal has been set for the Israeli army to disarm Lebanese Hezbollah."

In details, Major General Eyal Zamir appeared today before the Foreign Affairs and Security Committee of the Knesset to present a closed security review. This was Zamir's first appearance before the committee since he assumed his post about a year and two months ago.

Zamir said, referring to the war and "regional threats," that he "is waiting for the moment when returning to fighting is permitted."

He revealed before committee members that the Israeli army was prevented from striking national infrastructure and energy facilities in Iran during the recent rounds of fighting. He added: "We are on very high alert to return to fighting in Iran in order to deepen the damage to Iran for a long time. We have stripped Tehran of everything."

Regarding the fighting in Lebanon, Zamir stressed, saying: "There is no ceasefire on the northern front." According to him, "no goal has been set for the Israeli army to disarm Hezbollah," but only "protection from anti-tank missiles and raids, and preparing conditions for the Lebanese government to disarm Hezbollah."

The Israeli Chief of Staff also warned again of the collapse of the reserve system in the Israeli army, stressing that "the army must get more soldiers immediately."

Zamir's statements come at a time when fighting continues between "Hezbollah" and the Israeli army, amid mutual accusations of violating the truce sponsored by US President Donald Trump.

However, these confrontations continue at an escalating pace, as the party's use of fiber-optic booby-trapped drones has caused concern inside Israel, given their accuracy, ability to hide, maneuver, and carry out direct strikes, which has further complicated the field scene despite the truce remaining officially in place.

Lebanon and Israel are preparing for a new round of direct negotiations, as part of consolidating the ceasefire and reaching a permanent agreement between the two sides.

Source: ch10 + RT