Israeli Army Chief on Lebanon: 'No ceasefire for our troops'

Israeli Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir declared that Israeli forces engaged in the offensive against Hezbollah in Lebanon are operating without a ceasefire. "In Lebanon, we take the initiative, we act and attack every threat. The Israeli Navy is an active partner in the operation. There is no ceasefire for our troops, we are working to maximize the operational freedom that has been guaranteed to us," Zamir stated during a visit to the Navy base in Haifa.

Zamir highlighted the Navy's role in "reforming the Middle East," defending Israeli sovereignty, and protecting its maritime border and citizens. He asserted that the Navy played a "decisive" role in Israel's capacity to strike Iran. Zamir also confirmed that all branches of the military are prepared to "immediately resume operations" against the Islamic Republic.

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In Lebanon, we take the initiative, we act and attack every threat. The Israeli Navy is an active partner in the operation. There is no ceasefire for our troops, we are working to maximize the operational freedom that has been guaranteed to us.

These statements were made while Lebanese and Israeli authorities are participating in a new round of peace talks in Washington, though Hezbollah is not involved. Despite a ceasefire in Lebanon that has been in effect since April 17, Israel has continued its incursion into southern Lebanon, albeit with reduced troop presence. Hezbollah, in turn, continues to fire projectiles toward Israeli troops and northern Israel, although the frequency has decreased recently.

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The men and women of the Israeli Navy work to strengthen the security of the State of Israel in all combat arenas, in challenging maritime scenarios near and far, and in operations that cannot yet be revealed to the public.