⚔️ IDF STRIKES IRANIAN COMMAND STRUCTURE AS NORTHERN FRONT SHIFTS TO CEASEFIRE ENFORCEMENT AND LONG-TERM DETERRENCE
🎯 Iranian Command and Military Infrastructure Targeted: The IDF reported significant degradation of Iran’s command and control systems, including the elimination of senior regime figures.
Strikes focused on ballistic missile infrastructure, production capabilities, and supporting military industries, alongside air defense systems, naval assets, airfields, and aircraft, with operations conducted deep inside Iran including in central Tehran.
🏛️ Political Cabinet Convening: Israel’s Political Security Cabinet is scheduled to meet Sunday afternoon.
The meeting comes amid ongoing multi-front military activity and evolving ceasefire arrangements.
🛡️ Northern Security Zone and Strategic Outcomes: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that Israel has established a continuous security zone along the northern border.
He said this removes immediate threats of infiltration and anti-tank fire, while assessing that approximately 90% of Hezbollah’s missile and rocket stockpiles were destroyed and the group’s capabilities significantly reduced.
📉 Hezbollah Degradation and Ongoing Objectives: Netanyahu said Hezbollah is now “a shadow of itself” compared to its previous strength.
He noted that Israel has not yet completed its objectives, with further actions planned against remaining rocket and drone threats and the dismantling of Hezbollah defined as a long-term effort requiring sustained military and diplomatic engagement.
🤝 Ceasefire Framework and Diplomatic Channel: Israel agreed to a temporary ceasefire in Lebanon at the request of Donald Trump.
Netanyahu indicated the pause is intended to enable progress toward a combined political and military solution with the Lebanese government, noting direct talks between Israeli and Lebanese representatives for the first time in 43 years.
🪖 Pre-Ceasefire Special Operation in Southern Lebanon: An elite IDF unit conducted a final operation in the Christophani Ridge area minutes before the ceasefire took effect.
The mission involved establishing an operational presence under senior command approval, with coordination between the Air Force and Northern Command.
⚠️ Airstrike Incident Under Review: An Israeli munition mistakenly landed near IDF ground forces during a pre-ceasefire strike due to human error.
No injuries were reported, and the incident is under investigation.
🚫 Ceasefire Enforcement in Southern Lebanon: IDF forces identified multiple attempts by operatives approaching from north of the Yellow Line toward Israeli troops.
Air and ground forces carried out precise strikes, supported by artillery fire, and targeted infrastructure used to facilitate attacks.
🎯 Targeted Eliminations Near Forward Defense Line: A terrorist cell approaching Israeli forces in southern Lebanon was identified and eliminated.
The IDF also struck an underground shaft used by Hezbollah operatives after identifying movement into the site, confirming a successful hit.
🕯️ IDF Reservist Killed in Southern Lebanon Explosion: Warrant Officer (res.) Barak Kalfon, 48, was killed when an explosive device detonated during a search operation in Jebbayn after the ceasefire took effect.
Three additional soldiers were wounded and evacuated for treatment, with the device assessed as not remotely detonated.
May his family be comforted among the mourners of Zion. And may HaShem avenge his blood.
🚨 Infiltration Attack Prevented in Judea and Samaria: A knife-armed terrorist infiltrated the community of Negohot and was eliminated without causing casualties.
Follow-up operations at the attacker’s residence uncovered weapons and equipment intended for future attacks, in a mission directed by the Shin Bet.
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