'Whoever threatens the citizens of Israel will lose their strategic assets one after another,' Katz said.

Golani forces encountered terrorists in face-to-face combat and eliminated them.

The activity comes amid ongoing Hezbollah violations of the ceasefire, including repeated rocket and drone launches toward IDF positions and northern Israeli communities.

Military officials are examining whether the device was an older remnant or one placed more recently in violation of the ceasefire.

The Katzrin Local Council described Bianco as a devoted family man, a person with a heart of gold and a warm smile that touched everyone who knew him

'He had a few minutes to think how wrong he was about the Jews, that we have changed. He did not understand that change,' Katz said.

Since the start of operations in Lebanon, approximately 1,000 Hezbollah terrorists have been killed, including many senior commanders and hundreds of members of the Radwan force.

IDF forces identified Hezbollah terrorist cells in the area, and a close range firefight broke out.

'Liran fought bravely on the front lines to defend our communities and citizens from the Hezbollah terrorist organization,' Netanyahu said.

The use of ambulances and medical teams to conceal terrorist activity constitutes a serious violation of international law.

Moshe immigrated to Israel from the United States, enlisted in the Paratroopers Brigade, and fought with bravery for the defense of the homeland.

Volansky was killed when an anti-tank missile was fired at a tank belonging to a Golani Brigade combat team operating in southern Lebanon.

Heavy fire was opened on the force by terrorists who had been hiding inside a nearby building.

Israel had ordered the destruction of all bridges over the Litani River used for Hezbollah activity.

Damari was killed in the same incident that claimed the life of Sgt. 1st Class Maher Khatar.

The incident occurred when an anti-tank missile was fired toward Israeli forces operating in the area.

Netanyahu has recently informed ministers that Donald Trump has given Israel a green light to carry out a major military campaign against Hezbollah.

The IDF will continue to act to remove any threat and prevent Hezbollah from reestablishing capabilities that endanger Israel.

'The IDF will continue to act to remove any threat to the State of Israel,' the military said.

After Hamas denied using the site, the IDF released a leaflet from Hamas’ Lebanon branch showing the compound as a recruitment location.

'The IDF will continue to act to remove any threat and defend the State of Israel.'

Tensions are high along Israel’s northern border as the IDF intensifies airstrikes on Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon.

'The presence of the terror infrastructure and weapons that were struck constituted a violation of the understandings between Israel and Lebanon and endangered the area’s residents.'

The army described the terrorists’ activities as 'a clear violation' of security agreements between Israel and Lebanon.

'Hezbollah is playing with fire, and the president of Lebanon is dragging his feet.'

'The activities of these terrorists posed a direct and serious threat to Israel and its citizens.'

The IDF said the operations were based on precise intelligence and aimed at preventing Hezbollah from strengthening its positions along the border.

It is unclear whether Khraisheh was claiming that another major attack would occur on Oct. 7 or more generally that another onslaught against the Jewish state was coming.