The IDF confirmed it received a political directive to cease fire in Lebanon and is committed to the truce, while continuing to address 'immediate threats.' Regarding Iranian threats to fire missiles at Israel cited in Lebanese media, the military said there is no change in civilian guidelines for now, but vigilance remains high in both defense and offense.
The IDF confirmed overnight Sunday that it has received and is committed to a political directive to cease fire in Lebanon, while remaining on high alert against potential Iranian retaliation. The military stated it continues to operate against "immediate threats" in the south Lebanon sector — a caveat that preserves freedom of action against residual Hezbollah assets near the border. This marks the first official confirmation from Jerusalem of a halt in offensive operations, following days of mixed signals that included anonymous ultimatums and conflicting reports cited in Lebanese and US media.
Regarding Iranian threats — reported by Lebanese media as a plan to launch missiles toward Israel in response to an earlier strike — the IDF said civilian Home Front guidelines remain unchanged for now, but that situational assessments are ongoing and vigilance is high. The phrasing suggests the military is ready for potential escalation even as it implements the diplomatic ceasefire on the northern front.
As The Zioneer previously reported, an earlier anonymous demand for a ceasefire was dismissed by Israeli sources; the US-originated report of an IDF confirmation to CENTCOM aligns with tonight's on-record statement from the IDF itself.
2 developments
- ConfirmedIDF reportedly ordered to halt strikes in Iran, continue operations in southern Lebanon
- DevelopingIDF preparing to halt operations in Lebanon, warns against cross-front entanglement
- StrongSenior Israeli security source: 'In Lebanon there is a war, not a ceasefire'
- StrongIDF: Forces remain in southern Lebanon following political directive
Source and signal
- Internal intake