The Chief of Staff of the Israeli military announced that a recent strike targeted the most senior commander within the Hezbollah organization. According to the statement, the operation aimed to prevent Hezbollah from enhancing its capabilities and to send a clear message to those threatening Israel. The Chief of Staff emphasized Israel's commitment to existing agreements with Lebanon but asserted that Israel would not permit Hezbollah to strengthen or rearm. He reiterated that the military would take necessary actions to eliminate threats to Israeli civilians.