A military source assesses that the IDF's achievements in southern Lebanon are large and significant, eroding capabilities built by Iran and Hezbollah over two decades. The source notes that intelligence from the Military Intelligence Directorate is precise and effectiveness increases daily, while urging that a political track must accompany any broad operation.
A military source, speaking through a platform affiliated with The Zioneer, provided an assessment of the IDF's operational progress in southern Lebanon on Sunday evening. The source described the achievements as 'large and significant,' stating they are eroding capabilities that Iran and Hezbollah built over two decades, both above and below ground. This activity, the source said, contributes to the defense of northern Israel's residents.
The assessment follows weeks of sustained IDF ground and air operations in the area. As The Zioneer reported on June 13, military sources indicated the IDF was nearing its strategic objective in southern Lebanon beyond the Litani River. A military commentator, Hillel Bitton Rosen, noted earlier on Sunday that while the IDF knew of significant underground infrastructure, the full extent is only now being uncovered.
The source also highlighted that intelligence from the Military Intelligence Directorate is precise and that operational effectiveness is increasing daily. However, the source cautioned that despite the heavy and painful costs of the campaign, a political track is always necessary as part of any broad operation.
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