Jerusalem, 4 November, 2026 (TPS-IL) — IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir declared that Israel would not allow Hezbollah to establish terrorist infrastructure in the area, warning that any attempt to rebuild capabilities or threaten northern communities would be met immediately and forcefully. He described Hezbollah as an Iranian proxy whose actions have harmed Lebanon and its citizens.
Zamir visited the Northern Command and the 91st Division on Wednesday, accompanied by Northern Command chief Maj. Gen. Rafi Milo and senior military commanders. During the visit, Zamir received an operational briefing, toured the Al-Khiam area, and met with brigade commanders.
Zamir also observed a new robotic combat team model developed by forces in the sector. He praised the Northern Command for degrading Hezbollah’s capabilities over three years of fighting and ordered the military to accelerate the integration of robotic and technological systems to strengthen operational superiority and protect Israeli forces and civilians.
