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In Lebanon, Israeli army chief says Hezbollah in 'a very difficult position'


In Lebanon, Israeli army chief says Hezbollah in 'a very difficult position'

An Israeli army Merkava tank takes position along the northern border with Lebanon, in Upper Galilee, on June 18, 2026. (Credit: Jalaa Marey/AFP)

BEIRUT — The Iran-backed Hezbollah movement is in "a very difficult position," the chief of staff of the Israeli army said Sunday while visiting troops deployed in southern Lebanon.

"Hezbollah has taken a severe and significant blow," said Lieutenant General Eyal Zamir, stating that the army was ready "to continue [its] operations to prevent its reconstruction." "Hezbollah is in a very difficult situation," he added, according to a military statement.

BEIRUT — The Iran-backed Hezbollah movement is in "a very difficult position," the chief of staff of the Israeli army said Sunday while visiting troops deployed in southern Lebanon.

"Hezbollah has taken a severe and significant blow," said Lieutenant General Eyal Zamir, stating that the army was ready "to continue [its] operations to prevent its reconstruction." "Hezbollah is in a very difficult situation," he added, according to a military statement.