Netanyahu revealed that "there were significant delays in weapons and ammunition supplies" and noted that "this delay will soon be resolved". According to him, Israel will acquire advanced warfare means that will protect soldiers' lives and provide additional striking power to complete military missions.

During his speech, the Prime Minister reviewed achievements on seven fronts of what he called the "War of Revival". Regarding the Iranian arena, Netanyahu stated that Israel destroyed "significant portions of its air defense and missile production capabilities", as well as "a significant component of its nuclear program".

In the Lebanese arena, the Prime Minister claimed that "this is no longer the same Hezbollah" and that the organization has been pushed back "decades". According to his statement, Israel eliminated the organization's senior leadership, destroyed most of its missiles and rockets, and eliminated thousands of terrorists.

Addressing concerns about future ceasefire violations, Netanyahu emphasized that "we will respond with force to any violation". He added that violations would include not only firing but also future attempts by the organization to arm itself.

Regarding the Gaza campaign, Netanyahu reported that the IDF eliminated approximately 20,000 terrorists and returned 154 hostages. He emphasized the commitment to returning the remaining 101 hostages, both living and deceased.

Addressing northern residents, Netanyahu said he is proud of their resilience and is "completely committed to your security, the rehabilitation of your communities, and your future". However, he refrained from calling for their return home at this stage.

The Prime Minister also addressed the situation in additional arenas: in Judea and Samaria, he reported the elimination of hundreds of terrorists and destruction of terror infrastructure; in Yemen, he noted the attack on the Houthi port of Hodeidah; in Iraq, he mentioned the interception of drone attacks; and in Syria, he reported systematic thwarting of attempts to transfer weapons to Lebanon.

Netanyahu concluded his remarks saying that "a good agreement is one that is enforced", and emphasized his commitment to continuing the campaign until victory is achieved. He promised that Israel will maintain full military freedom of action, with complete understanding from the United States.

Photo: GPO, Prime Minister's Office (Government Press Office)

הפוסט Netanyahu Declares: Northern Ceasefire Under Israeli Strength הופיע לראשונה ב-מעקב.

On 6/18, sirens sounded in the Gaza Strip and Kiryat Shmona in the north, following six rockets that fell in the Manara area with no casualties. In response, the IDF Northern Command chief approved plans for a possible military attack in Lebanon.

In a separate incident, IDF troops thwarted a stabbing attack attempt by a Palestinian terrorist in the Gush Etzion area of the West Bank. The terrorist was neutralized during the attempt to attack the troops. The fragile security situation led the American envoy to Israel and Lebanon, Amos Hochstein, to describe during his visit to Lebanon that "we are going through difficult times."

Concerns about an escalation against Hezbollah increased after the organization released a video showing a UAV (unmanned aerial vehicle) that filmed strategic military sites in the Haifa Bay area. The IDF confirmed it identified four Hezbollah UAVs this week, intercepted two of them, and identified the fourth but decided not to intercept it to avoid setting off sirens in the north.

In the coming days, the state leadership and military will convene to discuss the military response to recent events against the backdrop of escalation in the south and north, and assess the risk of a broad outbreak of fighting.

21:34, IDF Spokesperson:

"Documentation: The IDF continues to strike Hezbollah terror targets in southern Lebanon; in parallel, a suspicious aerial target was successfully intercepted over the maritime area near Jisr al-Zrqa.

Over the last hour, IAF fighter jets struck a number of Hezbollah terror targets in southern Lebanon.
Among the targets struck were several infrastructure sites of the organization in the areas of Al-Taybeh, Al-Adaysseh and Al-Jbayn, and a military compound in the area of Aita al-Shaab.

Earlier in the evening, Air Defense troops successfully intercepted a suspicious aerial target over the maritime area near Jisr al-Zrqa. No alert was activated in accordance with policy."

Lead photo: IDF Spokesperson (IDF)

הפוסט Tensions in the North, Northern Command Chief Approves Plans for Attack in Lebanon הופיע לראשונה ב-מעקב.