[IDF States It Has Received Ceasefire Instructions in Lebanon, But Operations in the 'Security Zone' Will Continue] BlockBeats News, June 21 – On June 20 local time, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced that it is continuing military operations within the 'security zone' in southern Lebanon, with a current focus on targeting a large Hezbollah tunnel system housing dozens of armed personnel. Meanwhile, the IDF stated that it has 'ceased fire' in other areas of Lebanon. The IDF noted that it has received instructions from political leadership to implement a ceasefire. However, the military emphasized that IDF forces will continue to work on destroying Hezbollah's military infrastructure within the 'security zone' and will strike 'imminent threats' outside the zone. Previously, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and Defense Minister Katz had issued directives instructing the IDF to cease fire in Lebanon. According to these instructions, the IDF will not immediately withdraw from southern Lebanon at this stage. Additionally, reports indicate that following an assessment of the situation, IDF Chief of Staff Zamir has ordered a ceasefire in southern Lebanon. [Original Link]