Israel’s top military commander Eyal Zamir has said the army has approved plans to continue its operations in both Lebanon and Iran.
He said Israeli forces, alongside the United States, had carried out strikes on Iran, significantly weakening its capabilities. “We have struck Iran hard, stripped them of their defensive capabilities and weakened them,” Zamir said.
He added that Israel would not allow Iran to gain any advantage regarding its nuclear programme, the Strait of Hormuz, or other key issues. “Now we must not allow them any achievements on the nuclear issue, in Hormuz and in the other matters on the table,” he said, adding that the military is capable of launching immediate and powerful strikes when needed.
Referring to Lebanon, Zamir said Israeli operations in the southern part of the country are ongoing. “We are capturing and clearing key areas and removing threats from the northern settlements,” he added.
Source: Al Jazeera