IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Herzi Halevi visited troops in southern Lebanon and emphasized the mission to enable the safe return of northern Israel's residents through operations against Hezbollah. The goal is to heavily damage Hezbollah and ensure the safe return of residents to towns like Metulla, Kiryat Shmona, Misgav Am, and Kfar Yuval. The IDF Chief highlighted the cooperation between the division and the Israeli Air Force, stating that it indicates a significant level of progress in their operations.