The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) assesses that its actions against Hezbollah since a November ceasefire could lead to the Lebanese group's complete disarmament, according to IDF statements made yesterday. The IDF stated it has carried out over 500 airstrikes and hundreds of ground operations in Lebanon since the ceasefire, resulting in the elimination of at least 230 operatives and the destruction of significant Hezbollah military infrastructure. The IDF also reported that between 4,000 and 5,000 Hezbollah operatives have been killed and another 9,000 wounded since the beginning of open warfare in September. Maj. Gen. Ori Gordin, chief of the Northern Command, stated yesterday that the security situation on the northern border is "very good," with threats "very far away" and no immediate dangers to the border area or its residents. The IDF estimates that 25-30 percent of its achievements against Hezbollah have occurred since the November ceasefire, specifically targeting the group's regrouping and rearmament efforts. Military officials indicated that 70-80% of Hezbollah's rocket fire capabilities have been destroyed. The IDF's assessment of potential disarmament comes as the military maintains a presence at five strategic points in Lebanon and conducts near-daily strikes against Hezbollah targets it claims are violating the truce. These operations aim to prevent the group from rearming and have reportedly destroyed over 90 rocket launchers and thousands of rockets, 20 command centers, 40 weapon depots, and five arms production sites. The United States criticized Iran's leadership on Tuesday for ongoing nationwide issues, attributing the crisis to mismanagement and corruption. According to IDF assessments, out of Hezbollah's estimated 25,000 operatives, 4,000 to 5,000 have been killed and 9,000 wounded and unable to fight. The elite Radwan force has seen over half of its 6,000 operatives eliminated or severely wounded. The IDF also reported that three Iranian Air Force Boeing-747 tanker and cargo aircraft, along with a Boeing 707-3J9F "Sadaf" ELINT aircraft, are currently at Karachi airport in Pakistan, appearing to have been transferred during a previous conflict.
