IDF: The Chief of the General Staff, LTG Eyal Zamir, visited the 91st Division today (Wednesday), together with the Commander of the Northern Command, MG Rafi Milo; Head of the Operations Directorate, MG Itzik Cohen; Head of the Planning Directorate, MG Hidai Zilberman; Commander of the Northern Reserve Corps, MG Yaakov Dolef; Commander of the 91st Division, BG Yuval Gaz; Commander of the Border Defense Array, BG Dvir Edri; and additional senior commanders.

During the visit, the Chief of the General Staff held an operational situation assessment, during which he examined the situation in the area and the troops’ readiness. As part of the assessment, field intelligence troops, Yahalom troops, and reservists from the 91st Division presented robotic capabilities and advanced weapons that assist the troops in their missions and strengthen defensive capabilities in the area.

The Chief of the General Staff approved the principles of the defensive concept in the area and conveyed guidance to the commanders regarding the troops’ readiness, strengthening operational preparedness, and maintaining a high level of alertness, in accordance with developments in the area and operational missions.

From the remarks of the Chief of the General Staff, LTG Eyal Zamir: “The 91st Division is on the front line of defense for the residents of the north. We operate from forward defensive areas based on maintaining a presence deep inside enemy territory beyond the border, in accordance with the updated operational concept. Our troops are operating to thwart threats while strengthening the defense of the communities and residents in the north. The war is not yet over, and challenges still lie ahead.

We have achieved many significant operational accomplishments and weakened the Hezbollah terrorist organization. The IDF is determined to rid the area south of the Litani River of Hezbollah’s presence, alongside advancing the ongoing overarching objective of disarming our Hezbollah. This objective cannot be advanced as part of a desired agreement with the Lebanese government as long as the Lebanese Armed Forces do not significantly improve their effectiveness on the ground.

We will not allow Hezbollah to rebuild its strength, restore its capabilities, or reestablish terrorist infrastructure in the area.

The battlefield is changing rapidly. This challenge requires us to remain in constant motion, learn quickly, and continuously improve. As part of the lessons we have learned throughout the war, we are developing new capabilities and expanding the use of manned and unmanned capabilities, with the aim of increasing operational effectiveness. In the coming months, we will inaugurate the Robotics Branch, which will develop capabilities in the air, at sea, and on land. What you see here is only the beginning.

The capabilities you operated during the war, as well as in the Battle of Beaufort and the Ali al-Taher Ridge, were impressive, increased operational effectiveness, and saved the lives of our troops. We will continue moving forward rapidly, developing and adapting ourselves to the changing reality, and becoming a global leader in this field.”

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