An IDF artillery unit ( Photo by Jamal Awad/Flash90)
The IDF has positioned artillery batteries inside southern Lebanon, marking the first such deployment since the security zone era. The move represents a substantial change in operational tactics along the northern front.
The artillery unit from the "Keren" Battalion, Brigade 282, crossed into Lebanese territory last week and has reportedly begun operations against Hezbollah targets. This deployment aims to achieve three strategic objectives:
- Extend the range of ground fire deeper into Lebanese territory
- Enhance capabilities to counter rocket launches
- Increase firepower effectiveness against militant targets
The development comes amid ongoing tensions along the northern border and follows recent rocket attacks on the Haifa metropolitan area, where impacts were reported earlier today.
Yinon Magel and Hillel Biton Rosen contributed to this article.