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
Soldiers from the IDF’s 769th Brigade uncovered dozens of mortar shells, anti-tank missiles, explosives, rockets, and various other military gear.
The 91st Division has seized over 10,000 weapons and military assets, struck more than 1,000 Hezbollah targets, and obliterated countless terrorist infrastructures both above and below ground, delivering a powerful blow to enemy operations.
Israeli forces have killed some two dozen Hezbollah terrorists since the start of the Nov. 27 Israel-Lebanon ceasefire.
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.
His father, Col. (res.) Ilan Dickshtein, previously commanded the IDF’s Etzioni Brigade and the Golani Reconnaissance Battalion.
The IDF has destroyed nearly 25% of all buildings in southern Lebanon in an effort to curb Hezbollah terrorism.
The 155-millimeter shells are propelled by explosive guided by targeting crews to make sure the firepower is directed at Hezbollah.
