Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Defense Minister Israel Katz, Israel Defense Forces Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir, and Northern Command chief Maj. Gen. Rafi Milo held a high-level consultation on the security situation along the Lebanese border, according to a joint statement released after the meeting.

The four officials reaffirmed Israel’s intention to continue military operations against what they described as threats posed by Hezbollah in southern Lebanon.

“The IDF will continue to act decisively to thwart threats to our soldiers and civilians, destroy terror infrastructure, and continue maintaining the security zone in southern Lebanon,” Netanyahu, Katz, and Zamir said in the statement.

The statement underscored Israel’s determination to preserve its military posture in the area, amid ongoing tensions along the border and continued exchanges of fire involving Hezbollah.

“The prime minister, the defense minister and the chief of staff clarified that the security of Israel’s civilians and IDF troops will continue to remain before their eyes without compromise,” the statement added.