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.
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