“We won because we prevented the enemy from destroying Hezbollah,” Qassem said.
Since the start of the IDF's ground incursion into Lebanon, the IDF has captures various weapons from the terror organization.
IDF soldier killed, two wounded in same incident • Ze'ev Erlich, 70, entered Lebanon with forces without authorization from Northern Command
Hezbollah has been launching rockets just miles from Israel’s northern border and has shown a willingness to target UNIFIL bases.
Hezbollah, a heavily armed movement backed by Iran, endorsed its long-time ally Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri to negotiate over a ceasefire.
Netanyahu pledged that the IDF would continue to target Hezbollah during negotiations.
In an interview, Cmdr. Omer Karmi, the outgoing flotilla commander, shared his perspectives on naval operations and the evolving challenges.
The meeting comes while the region prepares for incoming US President Donald Trump to take office.
“Our data indicates that at least 2,291 rockets and missiles crossed into Israeli territory in October 2024,” the researchers wrote.
The IDF estimates that “80% of Hezbollah’s rocket arsenal within a range of up to 40 kilometers has been destroyed.”