The IDF spokesperson declined to confirm reports of a ceasefire, saying the military would continue to thwart threats to its forces. The statement, reported by Israel Hayom, reaffirms the IDF's operational posture at a time of heightened tension on the northern front.
The IDF spokesperson did not confirm reports of a ceasefire Friday afternoon, saying the military would 'continue to thwart threats to our forces.' The statement, carried by Israel Hayom, came at 16:24 Jerusalem time — minutes after a previous bulletin from The Zioneer quoted a senior Israeli official saying Israel considers the ceasefire with Hezbollah to be in effect. The spokesperson's refusal to ratify ceasefire reports suggest a more cautious or conditional posture than the official formulation. This is the latest in a series of public communications from the IDF Spokesperson's Unit since the escalation on the northern front began. In previous statements Friday, the spokesperson had already said Hezbollah violated the ceasefire and that no change to military guidelines — no restrictions on troops — had been ordered. The military continues to label its operations as 'thwarting threats' rather than confirming any agreed cessation of hostilities.
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