An Israeli military source told Al-Hadath TV that the ground operation in Lebanon aims to protect the residents of the north and disarm Hezbollah, stressing that it is not limited in time. He added that the goal is to impose a new security reality south of the Litani River that is completely free of Hezbollah, noting that the party has not yet been completely defeated as a result of continued support and funding from Iran. The source pointed out that the operations are not limited to the south, as the Bekaa region and beyond are included in the Target Bank.