On June 28 the Israel Defense Forces said Chief of Staff Zamir approved plans to
continue military operations inside the ceasefire "security zone" in south
Lebanon. He said the 36th Division and an assault brigade maintain combat
control of the Beaufort Heights area and possess the tools and capabilities to
degrade adversaries. Zamir called Northern Command the IDF's "main operational
focus" and said forces are prepared to rapidly restart offensive operations in
Lebanon and Iran if required. He described the agreement with the Lebanese
government as historic and said the IDF will adhere to it, but cautioned the
coming period will be a test shaped by both sides' actions.
