Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi, head of the Israeli Defence Forces, said during a visit to southern Lebanon that Hezbollah is in a "very difficult situation" after several mid‑level commanders were killed over the past two days. He described the ceasefire as still "fragile" and warned that the army must remain ready to "rapidly shift to offensive operations if needed." Halevi added that the IDF’s mission in southern Lebanon remains clear and unchanged, focused on protecting Israeli settlements and communities in the north.