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

> **Open Intelligence Dossier** · First detected: 2026-06-12 07:07 UTC · Category: World

## Executive Summary
IDF escalates rhetoric and operations in Lebanon as Golani Brigade hints at Beirut offensive

## Intelligence Brief
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.

## Multi-Source Evidence Table
| Source Outlet | Headline | Verification URL |
|---|---|---|
| The Times of Israel | IDF says it killed 10 Hezbollah field commanders who managed fighting against army in south Lebanon | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi3gFBVV95cUxPdHpFWEM3U0ZscjFzOFZYbmJFYjRVQWFHWk1NYkNfSVRsbThGNnpISXViWG9qeW51WnFkbnBkbzIzZk1sTFpIVGFvWnJDNjhnbk45QURwSUZNbGVrQnRuejRZaXBTV1RRNmFtell2YXFybGFrMVQ0ZnpmdjBYdlg1S0otazJNOHEtQlNaTVhfdjJfbUNsSUVWZjN0SnhFa19MSF9tdnczaURGTktDanJZSF9vdmN4UHpiNGlsMHhzWEtpNGhtQUdHZUxrdFI0cnlqQ2ZyRFhIaVlBaWxZaUE?oc=5) |
| Ynetnews | 'If they say Beirut, we go to Beirut,' says Golani 13th Battalion commander from Lebanon | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiVkFVX3lxTE9NY0xaZXZYRHIwSHEySmtxbFAycFRtN0tyeVJKNjNDR2JGTlhUdXRyaUx3Vll6Q3diNC1MZk1vOXRpdG5sa0JpNE50VjJ6Zm9RYW1Ga0tn?oc=5) |
| The Jerusalem Post | IDF strikes hundreds of sites in Lebanon, destroys Khan Yunis tunnels | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMibkFVX3lxTE1oNzJFR0IycmYzVXFIN0gyMWZEeDB3VWpHTnhLSm5URGRLQ09PVTZKdlBkbjlqd0ZrYk11QTc3OHdzLV9UbUNPTWdIQVdkQlF6SGZrM082R0ZhaTl4dGZ1bERXb0VSRkVUZ0tjRmdR?oc=5) |
| The Times of Israel | IDF says troops raided Hezbollah sites in Dibbine several weeks ago | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiswFBVV95cUxQN3lHd2hGTG93Q1BkOU5xQ29QcS03amV5MExRdm1LaWR4a2czR0Y1SG90a1NFNUtxd2xwTURrMHJpSG80SV9JX2RJQ3Z0T192ck53ZDBicEdQcTd5OU1jOGpidVF1UWdJek1vQkk3N2RfdTNaWmxTN2lIeHMwTzFJalBweldvRmFZWktCd1JfS2RVZ0RoeXpzTnhhTVpCT0JsbnhJRHZkTV9kak9FV2x6NTdrRQ?oc=5) |
| Columbus Jewish News | WATCH: IDF strikes Hezbollah missile launcher hidden in bushes | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi5AFBVV95cUxPZFYxYjFaX09vUnNuajJEbjlwM0R4VE9EUG5zT2dwUm1JY2VzS2J6TUZiVVdzemszVlZuLVFwbmZ1LXZubWNHU0dlZ0diRUZETGZjck5uUzdUOXhsaEUtTTJSdnRuaHZralBOb19kY29wcGN0WUt2TkwxVWNBZFZsVjVpMVZNUHBsTmxOTmpib2dXWGtaekZKSW5YTVlJX0Y1WjJvc2RNc1RVY2l2RVlWNThiSWtOVThsMGJCV20tUGxrenBrRzdSRWVlSmxIWUJROE5HZXRpTl9Ud0p3dmRhYVlwbGU?oc=5) |
| middleeasteye.net | Israeli army claims ‘operational control’ north of Wadi Saluki | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMitAFBVV95cUxOUHUzejVqaFZnSERQcnNqc0stWjA2ODZ6N0lvQ1RBLV9aZTNVY180bkkySWxjdERhYUVfcXdKZ25DMnhOdlREanNnWjlCYUdhc2lZcTRwWmNWSDJkLWtabWNkWVNLeG05akN3bWNpbVZtUHZfQWtjOGQ0UlFjTFZ3bFhXSWl6ZVkzUnJJMmVUQmdDY1ZyN3RIRFJLcktTdXluYVZwUUYzclQ3TmVCY1dINmd1SU0?oc=5) |
| The Jerusalem Post | IDF forces push past Litani River to neutralize Hezbollah threat | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMibkFVX3lxTE8xQ2QxM2JmT2h6RnBXSzhhT3lqYXhtLXFFQ3ppWk1xY3g4Ul9TYnlfYkxZeEpZVTI4d19ZWC03YXZfc25FU0Y4QS1FbHFtakZmQnktSzZ1MTFNckNUZGtHejAweVpfXzZLeWJtR0FB?oc=5) |
| The Times of Israel | IDF poised for offensive against Hezbollah in southern Lebanon city; soldier moderately injured by drone | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMizwFBVV95cUxOc3JWYzF6eUdPVFpYLWktcXZfaXkxNGFUSFVsd2VEM0hqRzhLSk9MeURQeEktUko4aVFyd0UtbnJtdzRvUS1pc09tUm5HUkRaSm8wd3VJLUlQUVM3MWt2aVBRdUxQdHNGaXpncGZkNC1JcE5CWFluemlKbzhnX3paNXR3VGNyVEY1WGJDbGZQUkVwUXd0aFFfajVEWktqR3RmbTlvYUVKX0pTRmdzaFZIQTRSaWx1dlFNQmQwRmpGbmdyckxZNlhvTHJNR0tYWHfSAdQBQVVfeXFMTXpWN1JMOTVERFlESHFEVGNmdVo0M1UxZGFhdWFoUGVPcjZZRno0ckN4aG5ueDVidVZiQkNZblBMQmZCQkl6N3p4QVJpa3JacFRndVUyRGJpNmFLXzBzelhkYjh1Y1VEcmYzbDdTbURkckRic1VrNnBUd3hnRDJfUzh2dll) |
| The Jerusalem Post | 'If order given, we will take over Beirut': IDF Golani cmndr. tells 'Post' about Wadi Saluki op. | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMibkFVX3lxTFBnYTVBaUZ3VHM5cVp3WFZ0Q1NCcUxXdWtyV3p1Z2hzNWZtRUk1Q19fd0tXeDZURGQzcVBacWs1bnRETnhKLW9NU0tYb0Vramc1X3gxaEpQRmJPZTZNNEFlNi14S0hXTmZuQmVrNVJ3?oc=5) |

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*Canonical Source: https://pulse.byoviral.com/trend/2026-06-12/if-order-given-we-will-take-over-beirut-idf-golani-cmndr-tells-post-about-wadi*