JERUSALEM VINnews)- Israel Defense Forces Chief of the General Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir on Sunday approved plans for continued operations in the Security Zone in southern Lebanon, in line with the recently signed ceasefire agreement with the Lebanese government.

Zamir visited the Northern Command region Sunday morning, accompanied by Northern Command Commander Maj. Gen. Rafi Milo, 36th Division Commander Brig. Gen. Yiftach Norkin, Head of the Operations Division Brig. Gen. Barak Hiram and other senior officers. He conducted a situational assessment and held a command discussion with brigade commanders.

“The agreement signed with the Lebanese government is historic and significant — the operational strength and military achievements the IDF has secured in recent months created the conditions that made it possible,” Zamir said. “We will honor the agreement and work to ensure its success. The test now is the actions of both sides, and the coming period will shape the future.”

Zamir stressed that the security of IDF troops remains the highest priority. Forces from the 36th Division and the Commando Brigade maintain operational control in the Beaufort Ridge area and are fully equipped to degrade enemy capabilities if needed.

“The Northern Command region is now the IDF’s main operational focus,” he added. “We are prepared to rapidly resume offensive operations in both Lebanon and Iran if required.”

Zamir noted that Hezbollah has been severely weakened, with its operatives largely confined underground. The IDF, he said, maintains operational control of the area and remains on high alert to deliver swift and decisive strikes should the ceasefire be violated.

“I would like to express my deep appreciation to the brigades, the division, and the Northern Command region for their achievements and for leading the efforts that brought about this agreement,” Zamir said.

The ceasefire agreement follows months of intense IDF operations against Hezbollah in southern Lebanon. Israeli officials have repeatedly stated that the agreement must be fully implemented, including the withdrawal of Hezbollah forces north of the Litani River and the disarmament of the terror group in the border region.