Golani Commander Says Battalion Can Take Beirut as IDF Claims 50 Hezbollah Fighters Killed
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Updated · The Jerusalem Post · Jun 11
Golani Commander Says Battalion Can Take Beirut as IDF Claims 50 Hezbollah Fighters Killed
3 articles · Updated · The Jerusalem Post · Jun 11
Summary
Beirut could be a ground objective if ordered, Golani Battalion 13 commander "M" said, presenting his unit as ready for a wider Lebanon offensive after months of fighting in the south.
Wadi Saluki was seized about two weeks ago to make northern Israeli communities safer and push Hezbollah's drone, rocket and mortar launch lines farther back, he said.
Three soldiers from the battalion were killed in the campaign, while the IDF says about 50 Hezbollah fighters were killed in the area; troops also found weapons, tunnels and Iranian military materials.
FPV drones still threaten Israeli forces despite nets, special guns and tighter field awareness, and M said fuller countermeasures may still take months.
The commander framed the Lebanon fight as a prolonged guerrilla campaign requiring ground forces, not a one-off air operation, as his battalion pauses for refit before its next mission.
With its leader gone and arsenal depleted, can Hezbollah's guerrilla tactics and drones stop an Israeli advance on Beirut?
As Israel pushes deeper into Lebanon, can its military out-innovate Hezbollah's deadly and evolving drone threat?
Israel's new buffer zone has displaced one million people. Is this a permanent redrawing of Lebanon's map?
June 2026 Lebanon-Israel Conflict: Ceasefire Collapse, Civilian Toll, and Regional Risks
Overview
As of June 2026, southern Lebanon faces ongoing instability, with the ceasefire from mid-April largely eroded and hostilities continuing at a lower intensity. This persistent violence has led to casualties, damage to civilian infrastructure, and increased risks for civilians. The Israeli Defense Forces, especially the Golani Brigade Battalion 13, remain active in the region, focusing on preventing attacks on northern Israeli villages and limiting enemy capabilities. Despite these efforts, the humanitarian situation has worsened, with large-scale displacement and attacks on healthcare facilities, highlighting the severe impact of the conflict on the population and the challenges to restoring peace.