
WATCH: IDF drone strike eliminates Hezbollah terrorist in southern Lebanon
In a targeted strike, the IDF eliminated a Hezbollah terrorist who was restoring a previously attacked command site on Beaufort Ridge in southeast Lebanon.
In a targeted strike, the IDF eliminated a Hezbollah terrorist who was restoring a previously attacked command site on Beaufort Ridge in southeast Lebanon.
Maj. Ofek Bachar, 24, from Ness Ziona, served as a company commander in the elite reconnaissance unit of the Golani Brigade.
The statement did not say how much longer Israeli forces might remain in south Lebanon, where the Israeli military says it has been seizing Hezbollah weapons and dismantling infrastructure used by the Shi’ite armed group.
In the village of Aita a-Sha’ab, searches uncovered a massive arsenal—rocket launchers, missiles, IEDs, RPGs, Kalashnikovs, grenades, and sniper rifles—hidden in homes, courtyards, kindergartens, and basements, all of which were confiscated or destroyed.
In southern Lebanon, forces also uncovered a cache of weapons—including Kornet missiles, grenades, and Kalashnikov rifles—all of which were swiftly confiscated or destroyed.
As rumors swirl about a potential hostage deal in Gaza, the IDF continues to eliminate Hezbollah positions embedded within civilian populations.
The IDF confirmed it conducted targeted strikes on a rocket launch site, unspecified Hezbollah assets, and key smuggling routes along the Lebanon-Syria border, which the terror group uses to transport weapons.
IDF troops engaged in a firefight with armed Hezbollah terrorists, ultimately neutralizing the terror cell with precision airstrikes provided by supporting aerial units.
In line with the current ceasefire, the IDF destroyed threatening rocket launchers in southern Lebanon and the Iqlim al-Tuffah area.
Amid concerns Lebanese army is dragging its feet in redeployment to southern Lebanon and following discoveries of hidden Hezbollah weapon caches, Israel reportedly mulls extending its stay in Lebanon beyond deadline.
IDF soldiers light the menorah in southern Lebanon on Wednesday evening, the first night of Chanukah.
As the ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah comes to an end, the IDF is taking every available opportunity to dismantle and destroy any remaining terror facilities near the Israeli border.
During the operation, forces uncovered a weapons warehouse packed with over 100 IEDs, around 20 launchers, mortar shells, and other tactical military gear—all of which were swiftly confiscated and destroyed.
IDF engineering fighters uncovered a combat compound with eight interconnected weapons depots, both above and below ground.
Weapons, observation systems, and other military equipment used by Hezbollah to coordinate terrorist activities were found at the headquarters
The IDF launched its offensive into southern Lebanon with precision raids, dismantling terror infrastructure and eliminating nearly the entire Hezbollah leadership chain.
The once-formidable Hezbollah fortress of Maroun al-Ras has been reduced to rubble by IDF troops.
Hezbollah has fired over 17,000 rockets killing dozens of Israeli civilians since initiating the current war on Oct. 8th, 2023, one day after the devastating attacks by Hamas on the 7th of October.
‘Lebanon must pay a price’ – Israeli ministers say Lebanese military must prevent Hezbollah attacks or face Israeli retaliation.
The IDF vowed to deal swiftly with any violations of the ceasefire agreement, including the transfer of weapons.