[Israeli Military States It Will Continue to Deepen Military Operations in Lebanon] Odaily Planet Daily News – Today (June 14), the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) issued a statement saying that IDF Chief of General Staff Zamir stated during an inspection of the Northern Command that the Israeli military will continue advancing military operations in Lebanon in order to secure more favorable conditions in future Israel-Lebanon negotiations mediated by the United States. The statement noted that Zamir held a situational assessment meeting with division- and brigade-level commanders of the IDF Northern Command on the same day. During the meeting, Zamir stated that the current regional situation is "sensitive and complex." While Lebanon remains the "core strategic direction" for the IDF at present, the military is also maintaining a high level of alertness for potential developments on other fronts. (CCTV International News)