Israeli army chief says no limits on force in southern Lebanon operations

Israeli Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir said there are “no restrictions on the use of force” in operations against Hezbollah during a visit to southern Lebanon on Wednesday. Zamir made the remarks during a tour of Khiam alongside senior commanders from the Israeli army’s Northern Command, as cross-border attacks and military raids continued despite the fragile ceasefire. According to Israeli military statements, forces in the north are continuing operations aimed at defending Israeli towns, eliminating threats and intensifying strikes against Hezbollah positions. Addressing officers and soldiers, Zamir said troops had full access to the army’s capabilities and instructed them to continue identifying and targeting Hezbollah fighters in the field. He claimed that since the war began on 2nd March, Israeli […]