WATCH: IDF uncovers Hezbollah launching position, tunnel, and weapons
Located near a civilian house in southern Lebanon, IDF troops found ammo, a primed mortar launcher, and tunnel infrastructure used to ambush troops.
Located near a civilian house in southern Lebanon, IDF troops found ammo, a primed mortar launcher, and tunnel infrastructure used to ambush troops.
The IDF has arrested thousands of Hamas terrorists since last October, when the terror group stormed dozens of Israeli communities and slaughtered 1,200 people and kidnapped 250.
4,576 troops were wounded, with 2,299 of them being injured in the Gaza Strip.
One video shows part of a battle in Kibbutz Reim in which civilian and IDF personnel fought against invading Hamas terrorists, and the other depicts the aftermath of the highly devastating conflict at Sderot’s police station.
The 188th Brigade Combat Team, under the command of the 36th Division, identified and dismantled weapons warehouses, destroyed underground facilities, and neutralized Radwan Force anti-tank squads in southern Lebanon.
Some of the Hamas terrorist assets retrieved by Israeli soldiers will be put on display this week for diplomats, visiting researchers and the foreign press.
The IDF aims to prevent any resurgence of Hamas in the area, with officials expressing heightened caution over potential attacks as the October 7 massacre anniversary approaches.
Despite extensive air campaign against Hezbollah and other Iranian-backed forces, and terrorist missile attacks on Israeli airbases, Israel’s air force remains ‘untouched’ by Iran, says Defense Minister.
The IDF confirmed on Tuesday that IDF special forces had been acting against Hezbollah compounds in southern Lebanon ‘since the beginning of the war’ in dozens of targeted border operations.
The command center had multiple rooms, including one for showering and a kitchen, indicating extensive use of the area, along with dozens of weapons and valuable intelligence.
The army has said that its incursion is meant to be limited. The ground troops’ mission is to destroy Hezbollah arms depots close to the border along with its tunnel systems.
Fox News correspondent Trey Yingst rides alongside an IDF unit participating in the Israeli invasion into southern Lebanon to eradicate Hezbollah.
The military has killed some 400 terrorists since officially launching the ground operation in Southern Lebanon on Monday.
IDF airstrikes have been targeting Hezbollah weapon depots across Lebanon in an effort to curb its deadly arsenal aimed at Israel.
These missions have led to the seizure of more than 30 tons of explosives and a vast array of weaponry, including advanced anti-tank and anti-aircraft missiles manufactured in Russia, Iran, and China.
Israeli special forces and other units have launched incursions into Southern Lebanon, utilizing both tunnels and surface routes, focusing on preparing the area for a larger-scale invasion.
The IDF has begun conducting small raids within Lebanese territory to dismantle any terror bases that can be used to infiltrate Israeli communities.
The IDF continues its relentless bombing campaign across all areas of Lebanon, destroying additional weapons caches, launchers, and eliminating more senior commanders.
‘If someone on the other side didn’t understand what are capabilities entail, we mean all capabilities,’ says Defense Minister Yoav Gallant. ‘Eliminating Nasrallah was not the final step.’
Israel’s military reportedly had a clear shot at assassinating Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar, but declined to take advantage of it, fearing it would lead to deaths of Israeli hostages used as human shields.