Israel will continue its ground operations in southern Lebanon for the time being, according to corroborated reports from Gulf and Western sources. Lebanese residents displaced by the conflict are not permitted to return to their homes. Israel maintains a military presence in a territory it refers to as a 'security zone' in southern Lebanon, a position confirmed by Gulf, Iranian, Middle Eastern, and other sources. Israeli soldiers are free to act without restriction to eliminate threats in Lebanon, as reported by Iranian and Middle Eastern sources.

Israel cites the October 7 attacks as justification for its military policy. According to the Guardian, Israel’s defense minister stated, 'We promised security to the residents of the north and we delivered.' The Cleveland Jewish News reported that Israel describes territorial control and the creation of security zones as a key wartime achievement, and that Israel intends to dismantle terrorist infrastructure in southern Lebanon. According to Al Jazeera, Iran has tied the interim deal over the war to halting Israel's attacks on Hezbollah in Lebanon.

Alarabiya reported that the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Lebanon is contingent on Hezbollah ceasing fire. Almonitor reported that Israeli strikes killed at least 20 people in Lebanon after the ceasefire took effect. Other and Qatari sources reported that Israel will remain in Lebanon, Syria, and Gaza.