Golani commander: Beirut could be next if orders come

The Jerusalem Post quotes IDF Golani Brigade Battalion 13 Commander M saying his unit is prepared to advance and take over Beirut if ordered, following their recent takeover of the Wadi Saluki area in southern Lebanon from Hezbollah. He described clashes with Hezbollah fighters, casualties on both sides, and the discovery of Hezbollah tunnels and Iranian military materials. He credited air power, tanks, and artillery for enabling progress, acknowledged ongoing FPV drone threats, and emphasized the need for patient, systematic ground action to protect northern Israeli civilians. M also noted the battalion will refit before the next mission and highlighted the personal and long-term nature of the campaign, with three soldiers killed and around 50 Hezbollah fighters killed in the broader area.