⚠️ IDF EXPANDS DEFENSIVE OPERATIONS IN SOUTHERN LEBANON AS HEZBOLLAH TARGETS, WEAPONS SITES, AND BORDER-ATTACK READINESS DRILLS INTENSIFY
❌ IDF OPERATIONS IN SOUTHERN LEBANON: Approximately 60 Hezbollah terrorists were eliminated over the past week as IDF troops continued defensive operations south of the Forward Defense Line to remove threats to Israeli civilians.
Troops struck more than 100 Hezbollah terrorist infrastructure sites, including weapons storage facilities and observation posts. During one operation, forces located a weapons storage facility in the Ras al-Bayada area, which was later struck and dismantled.
Over the past week, troops also located more than 50 weapons and dismantled dozens of terrorist infrastructure sites. The IDF stated that forces continue operating at key points in the area to defend residents of the western Galilee.
Thus far, the brigade has dismantled hundreds of terrorist infrastructure sites.
‼️ IDF ISSUES EVACUATION WARNING IN SOUTHERN LEBANON: The Israeli Defense Force Spokesperson issued an urgent warning to residents in Ain Baal, Al-Khrayeb, Al-Zarariyeh, Arab Salim, and Arab Al-Jal in the Saida area.
“URGENT WARNING TO RESIDENTS OF LEBANON LOCATED IN THE FOLLOWING TOWNS AND VILLAGES: AIN BAAL, AL-KHRAYEB, AL-ZARARIYEH, ARAB SALIM, ARAB AL-JAL (SAIDA): In light of the terrorist Hezbollah’s violation of the ceasefire agreement, the Defense Army is compelled to act against it forcefully. The Defense Army does not intend to harm you. For your safety, you must evacuate your homes immediately and stay away from the villages and towns for a distance of no less than 1000 meters to open areas. Anyone present near Hezbollah elements, their facilities, and their combat means endangers their life!”
🛡️ ROCKET INTERCEPTED OVER SOUTHERN LEBANON: A short while ago, the Israeli Air Force intercepted a rocket launched toward the area where IDF soldiers are operating in southern Lebanon.
No sirens were activated in accordance with protocol.
🇮🇱 IDF CHIEF OF STAFF: OCTOBER 7 LESSONS REQUIRE CONSTANT READINESS UPDATE: IDF Chief of Staff LTG Eyal Zamir visited a surprise General Staff exercise along the eastern border focused on defending against a large-scale terrorist infiltration and complex multi-scenario attack.
The exercise included reserve and standby forces that were called up overnight without prior notice. Participating commanders included Operations Directorate chief MG Itzik Cohen, Central Command chief MG Avi Bluth, Ground Forces commander MG Nadav Lotan, and division commanders from the 80th and 96th Divisions.
During the visit, Zamir reviewed troop preparedness, conducted a situational assessment, and drilled forces on responses to multiple operational scenarios. The exercise included reserve mobilization, aerial support, and deployment of special forces by air.
Zamir stated that one of the central lessons from the October 7 massacre is the need to maintain “a constant and high level of readiness” against surprise attacks “from the platoon level to the General Staff.”
He emphasized that rapid force deployment to attack scenes can contain incidents in their early stages and significantly reduce their scale.
The Chief of Staff said the exercise reflects lessons already learned and implemented since October 7, while stressing the importance of continued vigilance along all borders during the ongoing multi-front war.
Zamir added that the IDF must continue strengthening readiness, operational proficiency, and its ability to respond to complex surprise scenarios. He also praised reservists for repeated mobilization across multiple sectors, calling their contribution “tremendous” and essential to Israel’s security readiness.
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