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IDF officers are reportedly worried that the Lebanese military may not be able to maintain peace with Hezbollah, a concern highlighted after the October 7 events, with the Givati Brigade heads discussing the issue.
Israeli forces have expanded their ground offensive into southern Lebanon, crossing a key river, while military officials from Israel and Lebanon held US-hailed 'productive' talks in Washington aimed at a security plan and ceasefire. Separately, a report revealed that the UAE conducted dozens of airstrikes on Iran using US and Israeli intelligence during the war.
The Lebanese military group Hezbollah has continued its attacks on the Israeli military and issued an evacuation warning in Hebrew to residents of northern Israel.
The Lebanese army accused Israel of targeting the perimeter of a newly established military position in southern Lebanon, near the border, and stated that it had ordered retaliation.
IDF commanders express skepticism that Lebanon's military will effectively dismantle Hezbollah infrastructure, citing a high percentage of Shiite soldiers within the Lebanese Armed Forces who may sympathize with Hezbollah.
Pressure is mounting on the Lebanese military to disarm the Shiite militia Hezbollah, a task that Israel has also failed to achieve, amidst a de facto embargo on sophisticated weaponry for the army.
Hezbollah members announced that the Israeli army withdrew from the town of Khiam in southeastern Lebanon, all due to fierce attacks by this Lebanese military group.
Pakistan's Chief of Army Staff (CDF) General Asim Munir held separate meetings with the commanders of the Bahraini National Guard and the Lebanese Army. Discussions focused on strengthening military collaboration, reviewing regional security, and promoting peace and stability.
Following Israeli attacks on Beirut, the Lebanese military group Hezbollah announced the launch of a new military campaign, 'Mown Straw,' as a direct response.
The office of the Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the Lebanese presidency did not immediately respond to requests for comment.