**IDF Chief of Staff at the Northern Command:**
“We will not allow Hezbollah to establish terrorist infrastructure in the area. Any attempt by the enemy to entrench itself, build up its capabilities, or threaten communities in northern Israel will be met with an immediate and forceful response.
The IDF remains on high alert for developments on both nearby and distant fronts and is prepared to strike any enemy that attempts to harm us, just as we have done in the past.”