'If order given, we will take over Beirut': IDF Golani cmndr. tells 'Post' about Wadi Saluki op.

The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) has intensified strikes in southern Lebanon, targeting Hezbollah infrastructure and commanders. Coverage highlights a raid in Dibbine weeks prior, destruction of tunnels in Khan Yunis, and claims of operational control north of Wadi Saluki. A Golani Brigade commander told *The Jerusalem Post* his unit is prepared to advance to Beirut if ordered, signaling a potential expansion of operations beyond the current frontlines. Israeli outlets—*The Times of Israel*, *The Jerusalem Post*, and *Ynetnews*—emphasize the IDF’s assertive posture, including targeted killings of Hezbollah field commanders and strikes on missile launchers.

The IDF also reported a soldier was moderately injured by a drone during recent maneuvers. Meanwhile, *middleeasteye.net* notes the army’s claim of controlling territory north of Wadi Saluki, a strategic flashpoint. Coverage does not yet specify Hezbollah’s response or civilian impact. Watch for further IDF advances into southern Lebanon, possible Hezbollah retaliation, or broader escalation if Beirut becomes a stated objective.

The Litani River push and tunnel destruction suggest a focus on dismantling Hezbollah’s military capabilities, but the commander’s remarks introduce a new threshold of escalation. Regional actors, including Iran and Western powers, may react to any expansion toward Beirut.