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Israeli Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir: Campaign Against Hezbollah Unprecedented in Scope and Intensity

May 29, 2026
Israel Hezbollah military operations
Israel Hezbollah military operations

Israeli Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir has characterized the ongoing military operations against Hezbollah as severe and historically unprecedented in their multifaceted and cumulative nature.

Zamir outlined that the strategic objectives remain clearly defined: to intensify strikes against the militant group and neutralize emerging threats to Israeli security. He emphasized that Israeli forces are advancing through southern Lebanon while simultaneously conducting substantial operations both in the air and on the ground.

The military leadership also highlighted the role of political engagement in facilitating the current security environment. According to Zamir, diplomatic efforts at the political level are contributing to the creation of conditions that could support improved security arrangements between Israel and Lebanon going forward.

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