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IDF Chief Says Forces in South Lebanon Are Ready to Resume Fighting

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First reported by Walla · Jun 20, 2026

What happened

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir visited South Lebanon on Sunday and said Israeli forces are prepared to resume fighting if needed. He praised troops, warned the ceasefire is fragile, and said Hezbollah has recently suffered major command losses.

  • 01Zamir visited South Lebanon with top Northern Command and brigade commanders.
  • 02He said the IDF is ready for a quick return to combat.
  • 03He said Hezbollah suffered major losses, including a disrupted mid-level command chain.
  • 04The army is focusing on Ali Tahar and the Beaufort area.
  • 05Zamir praised Armored Brigade 401 for continuing despite heavy casualties.

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Full coverage · 8 outlets

The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.

SrugimRight · HebrewJun 21, 2026
IDF Chief Says Forces in South Lebanon Are Ready to Resume Fighting
Behadrei HaredimRight · HebrewJun 21, 2026
IDF Chief in South Lebanon: Truce Is Fragile, Forces Ready for Fighting to Resume
Now 14Right · HebrewJun 21, 2026
IDF Chief Warns Hezbollah in South Lebanon as Ceasefire Remains Fragile
Arutz ShevaRight · HebrewJun 21, 2026
IDF Chief in South Lebanon: Ceasefire Is Fragile, Army Ready to Resume Fighting
WallaCenter · HebrewJun 21, 2026
IDF chief says Lebanon ceasefire is fragile and forces must stay ready to fight
Kikar HaShabbatRight · HebrewJun 20, 2026
Israel Orders Ceasefire in South Lebanon as Fighting Continues and Hezbollah Fighters Are Trapped
N12Center · HebrewJun 20, 2026
IDF to Halt Fire in Lebanon but Keep Forces in Place
MakoCenter · HebrewJun 20, 2026
IDF Holds Positions in South Lebanon After Political Order to Stop Fire
WallaCenter · HebrewJun 20, 2026
Israeli Military Stays in South Lebanon Amid Ceasefire, Warns It Is Ready for Iran

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