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\n May 30, 2026
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More than 7,500 Hezbollah terrorists have been killed since the Iranian-backed terrorist group launched a war against Israel a day after the Hamas-led Oct. 7, 2023, massacre, IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir said on Friday.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe cumulative and multi-system damage inflicted on Hezbollah is significant and unprecedented, with more than 7,500 terrorists eliminated since the start of the war, including 2,500 since the beginning of \u2018Operation Roaring Lion,\u2019\u201d Zamir said, referring to the U.S.-Israel military operation against Iran that began on Feb. 28.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe will continue striking the enemy wherever we can and we will expand upon our achievements,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n
\u201cOur objective is clear\u2014to intensify the damage to Hezbollah<\/a>, push the terror threat away from our civilians, and strengthen the defense of the northern communities. This is the central goal guiding us in every action and every decision,\u201d Zamir said.<\/p>\n \u201cEven at this moment, our soldiers are advancing and operating with determination, in the air and on the ground. We are acting precisely and responsibly; every additional achievement strengthens the security of our civilians and helps create better conditions for improved future security arrangements,\u201d he said during a visit with troops alongside Northern Command chief Maj. Gen. Rafi Milo and other senior officers.<\/p>\n As part of the visit, Zamir conducted an operational assessment at IDF observation posts in the Mount Dov area overlooking the Ayoun Valley and the ridges to the north and west in Southern Lebanon.<\/p>\n