The Israeli Prime Minister, Defense Minister, and Army Chief of Staff stated in a joint statement: The forces will continue working to "neutralize threats against soldiers and civilians, dismantle terrorist infrastructure, and maintain the securit...

- Israel's prime minister, defense minister and army chief said in a joint statement following a security meeting that forces will continue to work to "neutralize" threats to Israeli soldiers and citizens, destroy the infrastructure of armed groups and maintain the security zone in southern Lebanon.

The statement added that the three officials "clearly affirmed that the security of Israeli citizens and army forces will remain the guiding principle that accepts no compromise."