Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi announced a high level of combat readiness along the northern border on Saturday in order to "prevent" and "thwart" Hezbollah's attempts to attack Israel.
In addition, Halevi emphasized that the ground forces are "currently" carrying out a "complex" operation in the Gaza Strip. "The objectives of this war require ground operations," the military chief said, adding that one of the primary goals is the safe return of hostages.
"We have set ourselves clear goals, and the road will be long," Halevi pointed out.