Inside the IDF operation that captured the Beaufort Ridge
Israeli forces ultimately seized the historic fortress after crossing the Litani River and expanding operations into the Beaufort and Wadi al-Saluki areas.
Israeli forces ultimately seized the historic fortress after crossing the Litani River and expanding operations into the Beaufort and Wadi al-Saluki areas.
Entrenched beneath and between civilian structures, Hezbollah forces the IDF to battle across every imaginable scenario—above and below ground—while emerging threats like FPV drones continue disrupting operations.
During the operation, Israeli troops uncovered Hezbollah staging compounds, weapons depots, launchers, and extensive underground routes containing large quantities of arms.
IDF forces eliminated Hezbollah terrorists, destroyed tunnels and weapons caches, and responded to continued rocket and drone attacks.
‘We will not tolerate attacks on our communities, and we will not leave until long-term security is ensured,’ Zamir said.
The IDF said the site contained large quantities of weapons and equipment and was designed to house and support hundreds, potentially thousands, of terrorists.
‘We’ve done enormous work, achieved tremendous results, but there is still more to do, and we are doing it,’ Netanyahu said.
Moshe immigrated to Israel from the United States, enlisted in the Paratroopers Brigade, and fought with bravery for the defense of the homeland.
Volansky was killed when an anti-tank missile was fired at a tank belonging to a Golani Brigade combat team operating in southern Lebanon.
Greenberg, who was leading the unit at the front of the formation, was hit during the exchange and was killed.
The crossing was targeted in order to disrupt Hezbollah’s logistics and prevent attacks against both Israeli civilians and Lebanese civilians caught in the fighting.
Forces from the 91st Division began targeted ground operations in southern Lebanon to dismantle Hezbollah launch sites, command posts, and other infrastructure used to attack Israel.
Damari was killed in the same incident that also claimed Sgt. First Class Maher Khatar, during fighting with Hezbollah in southern Lebanon.
Salami was responsible for advancing numerous artillery and rocket attacks against IDF forces.
During the operation, troops entered the home of Atwi Atwi, a senior figure in al-Jamaa al-Islamiyya, and detained him.
The IDF said it will continue to act to remove any threat to the State of Israel.
Terrorists at the sites were conducting firearms drills and additional training involving various weapons systems.
The strike eliminated a Hezbollah terrorist who also served in a Lebanese Army intelligence unit, as well as two additional terrorists.
The terrorist’s actions constituted a clear violation of the understandings between Israel and Lebanon.
The compound was used to coordinate local Hamas cells in Lebanon and to train terrorists in planning attacks against Israel.
