"The Hezbollah terrorist organization, funded and directed by Iran, spent decades constructing underground tunnels throughout the area to threaten northern Israeli communities. Now, our troops have operational control of this key terrain both above ground and of these underground tunnel networks."

"The Lebanese Armed Forces are required to fulfill their commitments under the historic agreement that was signed, as well as act to clear the area of Hezbollah terrorists. At the same time, the IDF will continue to operate decisively to remove threats from Lebanese territory and is prepared to transition rapidly to offensive operations should the ceasefire be violated."

"36th Division—you operated proactively, crossed the Litani River, and caught the enemy by surprise. The agreement that was signed was made possible by the courage of our soldiers and the operations led by Northern Command together with all the divisions that operated in the area. The military achievements you secured weakened Hezbollah. It is exhausted and was defeated in every engagement with our forces and it is now relying on its Iranian patron to save it.”