The Israeli military's calculations are quite loud, talking while fighting, exchanging chips on the battlefield for benefits at the table—old tricks.

CoinWorld News reported that today (June 14), the Israel Defense Forces issued a statement saying that the IDF Chief of Staff, Zamir, stated during a visit to the Northern Theater that the IDF will continue to advance military operations in Lebanon, with the aim of securing more favorable conditions in future Israel-Lebanon negotiations mediated by the United States. The statement said that on the same day, Zamir held a situation assessment meeting with commanders at the division and brigade levels of the IDF’s Northern Theater. At the meeting, Zamir said that the current situation in the region is “sensitive and complex.” He added that while Lebanon is currently the IDF’s “core strategic direction,” the IDF is also maintaining a high level of alert for potential developments on other fronts.