A report published under censorship restrictions says significant terror infrastructure in southern Lebanon was not destroyed. Forces had begun preparations to demolish the infrastructure, but the operation was halted due to a political constraint, the report states. Further details remain under censorship.
A report published on Wednesday morning under Israeli military censorship restrictions states that significant terror infrastructure in southern Lebanon was not destroyed due to a political constraint. The account, cited by Ariel Kahana (Israel Hayom), says IDF forces had begun preparations to demolish the infrastructure, but the operation was halted. The report does not specify which type of infrastructure was spared, its location, or the nature of the political limitation.
As The Zioneer has reported over recent days, a pattern of operational restrictions in southern Lebanon has emerged. On June 17, a senior military commentator reported that the IDF's Southern Lebanon sector was ordered to obtain approval from the commanding general for any offensive action, and that destruction of major terror infrastructure was twice cancelled due to American opposition. Further reports on June 20-21 indicated that the IDF sharply reduced its strike tempo following a policy directive. The IDF has continued controlled demolitions and artillery fire in the area, but airstrikes have reportedly paused since mid-June.
The new report underlines that even planned demolitions of existing infrastructure — not just airstrikes on active targets — are being affected by the political limitations. The censorship restrictions mean that the identity of the body imposing the limit, and the specific infrastructure involved, remain unclear. It is also uncertain whether this refers to a single instance or a pattern of halted demolitions.
2 developments
- DevelopingReport: IDF ordered to restrict offensive operations in southern Lebanon, destruction of major terror infrastructure requires American approval
- DevelopingIDF continues demolishing terror structures in southern Lebanon, Monday afternoon
- StrongLebanese sources report pause in IDF airstrikes on southern Lebanon
- DevelopingAmit Segal: Temporary nature of IDF restrictions in Lebanon does not reduce danger to troops
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