🚢 ZAMIR: ISRAELI NAVY BECOMING A LONG-RANGE STRATEGIC ARM OF THE IDF: IDF Chief of Staff LTG Eyal Zamir visited the Israeli Navy’s Haifa base together with Navy Commander MG Eyal Harel and senior naval leadership. During the visit, Zamir toured missile boats, conducted a situational assessment, and reviewed operational challenges in the maritime arena.
Zamir said he directed the strengthening of the Israeli Navy as an additional long-range strategic arm of the IDF upon assuming his position, adding that implementation of the concept is now being accelerated. He stated that Navy forces are operating across multiple combat arenas, including difficult maritime theaters near and far, as well as in undisclosed operations.
Zamir said the Navy plays a significant role in striking Israel’s enemies and “reshaping the Middle East.” He stated that the IDF is prepared to immediately resume combat operations against the Iranian regime if required, and said the Navy has a decisive role in Israel’s ability to strike Iran again “with determination, as we have done in the past.”
Alongside long-range offensive activity, Zamir emphasized that the Navy’s primary mission remains defending Israel’s sovereignty, maritime borders, and civilians.
Referring to Lebanon, Zamir stated: “We take the initiative, operate, and strike every threat.” He added that there is “no ceasefire” for IDF forces and said Israel will continue maximizing operational freedom to remove threats against Israeli civilians and troops.
♟️ IDF TAKES OPERATIONAL CONTROL OF HEZBOLLAH’S BEAUFORT RIDGE STRONGHOLD: IDF Spokesperson BG Effie Defrin announced that forces completed a large-scale operation in southern Lebanon, achieving operational control of the Beaufort Ridge and Wadi Saluki area.
According to the IDF, the operation was planned over an extended period and approved by IDF Chief of Staff LTG Eyal Zamir following detailed operational preparations.
Defrin stated: “Control of the Beaufort Ridge carries important operational significance. It is a key geographic asset of Hezbollah and serves as a centeral hub for the terrorist organization. From this area, Hezbollah directs fire and conducts observation toward the communities of the Galilee Panhandle and Metula. Since the beginning of Operation Roaring Lion alone, more than 400 launches have been fired from this area.”
The IDF stated that the area contained significant Iranian-backed command and control infrastructure above and below ground. According to the military, the operation continues degrading Hezbollah’s capabilities and pushing the organization farther from the border.
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