The IDF said it is likely to maintain a security zone extending two to four km. into southern Lebanon after the current conflict endsBy Vered Weiss, World Israel News The IDF said Friday that fully disarming Hezbollah in Lebanon is not a realistic objective without a full-scale invasion, as its forces continue advancing up to eight to 10 km. inside southern Lebanon to reduce threats to Israel.Military officials indicated that while operations are ongoing, eliminating Hezbollah’s weapons infrastructure entirely would require a broader campaign the IDF does not plan to carry out, The Jerusalem Post reported.The assessment comes as Israeli forces push deeper into Lebanese territory in an effort to limit attacks, including anti-tank missile fire directed at northern Israel.According to the IDF, five divisions operating in Lebanon are expected to complete control of territory near the Litani River within the next week.The 36th and 91st divisions are operating deep inside Lebanon, while two additional divisions are positioned along the border.The 146th Division is active along the Lebanese coast. In mid-March, it was reported that the 98th Division could join the invasion.The military said the current maneuver is intended to extend warning times for incoming missiles and reduce Hezbollah’s ability to carry out cross-border attacks.Previously, the IDF relied heavily on airstrikes, including operations by the Air Force targeting rocket launches in southern Lebanon and the Bekaa Valley.The deployment of ground forces up to the Litani River marks a shift toward direct control of key areas.The IDF also acknowledged that it had been unable to fully disarm southern Lebanon in late 2024 and is German authorities have prohibited a planned pro-Palestinian vigil at the Buchenwald Nazi concentration camp memorial, saying the event will not be allowed on the site following public and political opposition.Looking ahead, the military said it is likely to maintain a security zone extending two to four km. into southern Lebanon after the current conflict ends, with a significant troop presence.Within that zone, forces would be able to monitor and strike Hezbollah targets as far as the Litani River, though no Israeli troops are expected to be stationed between four km. and the river.The IDF said approximately 1,000 Hezbollah members have been killed since the start of the renewed conflict.The post IDF says Hezbollah cannot be fully disarmed without ground invasion appeared first on World Israel News.