Woofun AI reports that the Israeli Defense Forces are sustaining military operations within a designated 'security zone' in southern Lebanon, focusing on dismantling an extensive underground tunnel network utilized by Hezbollah. Although the IDF has acknowledged receiving directives from political leadership to implement a ceasefire across other regions of Lebanon, it emphasized that forces will continue targeting armed infrastructure and responding to 'imminent threats' outside the immediate zone.

This operational stance follows orders from Prime Minister Netanyahu and Defense Minister Gantz for a ceasefire, alongside a directive from the IDF Chief of Staff based on situational assessments. The IDF clarified that while a ceasefire is declared in broader areas, troops will not immediately withdraw from southern Lebanon, maintaining a presence to neutralize remaining hostilities.