Israel’s top military commander warned that Hezbollah will pay a growing price as fighting intensifies, signaling the war is far from over.

Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir said Israeli forces struck Iranian Quds Force commanders in Beirut overnight, declaring that “there is no safe place for the Iranian axis of evil anywhere in the Middle East — not in Beirut and not anywhere else.”

He acknowledged that northern Israeli communities came under significant fire and offered condolences to the families of those killed. He also urged civilians to remain vigilant and follow Home Front Command directives as rocket attacks continue.

Zamir said Israel must show patience and determination during what he described as a prolonged state of emergency, praising the resilience of the home front.

“Hezbollah is an extremist arm of the Iranian octopus – it is paying and will continue to pay a heavy price,” he said. “This war will determine our future and security for many years.”