Forces of the Golani Brigade continue to operate in southern Lebanon, eliminating dozens of terrorists in the last week alone.
Engaging in thorough search operations, the forces discovered hidden weapons caches very close to the border in brush, structures, and tunnels. In one such tunnel, they discovered weapons including anti-tank missiles, machine guns, AK-47s, and mortars.
Watch (Source: IDF Spokesperson):
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have begun extending their actions in southern Lebanon into the second line of towns and villages located approximately 5 kilometers (3 miles) from the Israeli border. This expansion follows the discovery of large stockpiles of Iranian and Russian-made weapons in numerous homes.
Initially, the IDF stated its intent to confine its offensive to neutralizing the threat posed by Hezbollah's Radwan force, which operates in an area with around 20 Shiite villages along the 130-kilometer (81-mile) border. However, any decision to broaden the operation to encompass up to 70 villages and towns will depend on government directives, increasing casualty rates, and military commanders’ recommendations for continued engagement.