The Israeli army claims it is "in a state of war" on the Lebanon front.
On the 25th local time, the commander of the Israel Defense Forces Northern Command, Rafi Milo, stated that the Israeli military is "in a state of war" on the Lebanese front and emphasized that the Israeli military will not tolerate attacks on Israeli territory.
Milo also mentioned that the Israeli army is conducting military operations deep into Lebanese territory targeting Hezbollah infrastructure and armed personnel.
Additionally, Israeli officials indicated that the military is considering expanding operations in Lebanon. IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi stated during a security cabinet meeting on the 24th that it is necessary to destroy buildings in the southern suburbs of Beirut, the capital of Lebanon.
It is reported that Israel has been in ongoing consultations with the United States regarding this matter, but the U.S. has taken a reserved stance on it.
A senior U.S. official stated on the 25th that as drone attacks against Israel have surged, the U.S. may "greenlight" larger-scale military operations by Israel against Hezbollah in Lebanon.
The ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon began on April 17 for a duration of 10 days, and U.S. President Trump announced on April 23 the extension of the ceasefire for three weeks. On May 15, Lebanon stated that the third round of talks held in Washington among Lebanon, the U.S., and Israel achieved "diplomatic progress favorable to Lebanon," and all parties agreed to extend the ceasefire for another 45 days.
Since the ceasefire took effect, the Israeli military has continued to launch attacks on the grounds of violations of the ceasefire agreement by Hezbollah in Lebanon, and has dismantled and destroyed what it calls "Hezbollah military infrastructure" in the areas it occupies in southern Lebanon. (Reporter: Liang Hui)
Israeli Defense Forces are currently engaged in military operations against Hezbollah in Lebanon, emphasizing a state of war on the Lebanese front. The IDF is targeting Hezbollah infrastructure and personnel, with considerations to expand military actions. Discussions with the U.S. regarding these operations are ongoing, reflecting heightened tensions in the region.
- Israeli Defense Forces are in a state of war on the Lebanese front.
- Military operations are targeting Hezbollah infrastructure and personnel.
- Israeli officials are considering expanding military actions in Lebanon.
- The IDF Chief of Staff emphasized the need to destroy buildings in southern Beirut.
- The U.S. is in discussions with Israel regarding military actions in Lebanon.