IDF Chief Visits South Lebanon's Bofor Ridge, Warns Hezbollah and Beirut

Israel Defense Forces Chief of Staff, Lieutenant General Eyal Zamir, conducted a visit on Sunday to the Bofor Ridge in southern Lebanon, where he inspected underground tunnels identified beneath the ridge. Accompanied by Northern Command Chief Major General Rafi Milo, 36th Division Commander Brigadier General Yiftah Nurkin, and other senior officers, Zamir issued a stern warning to Beirut, emphasizing that the IDF will continue decisive operations to eliminate threats from Lebanese territory and is prepared to launch a rapid attack if a ceasefire is violated.

During the operational briefing at the site, Zamir praised the troops for their efforts and operational achievements in southern Lebanon. He described the Bofor area as a controlled zone dense with terrorist infrastructure, where Hezbollah, backed and directed by Iran, has constructed extensive underground tunnels over decades. These tunnels serve as command centers, firing positions, and routes for terrorist activities threatening northern Israeli communities.

Zamir called on the Lebanese Army to fulfill its obligations under the historic agreement by clearing Hezbollah militants and terror infrastructure from the area. He reiterated that IDF forces maintain control over key surface areas and subterranean routes and will respond immediately to any threats against Israeli forces or settlements. Zamir concluded by commending the 36th Division for their offensive operations, including crossing the Litani River and surprising the enemy, which contributed to weakening Hezbollah. He noted that Hezbollah is exhausted and defeated in every encounter with Israeli forces and now relies on Iranian support for survival.