💥 STRIKES ON LAUNCHERS AND ARTILLERY NETWORK: The IDF conducted overnight strikes on approximately 10 Hezbollah launchers involved in rocket fire toward northern Israel, while continuing efforts to locate and dismantle additional launch infrastructure. Cumulative operations have targeted over 200 launchers and approximately 1,300 launch tubes, alongside the elimination of more than 250 artillery operatives, including 15 commanders and a senior artillery officer from Hezbollah’s Nasser Unit.
🪖 GROUND OPERATIONS TARGET ACTIVE THREATS AND TUNNEL NETWORKS: Forces from the 162nd Division identified and dismantled a loaded launcher aimed at Israel and uncovered a tunnel shaft leading to underground Hezbollah infrastructure. Weapons recovered at the site included anti-tank missiles, firearms, and ammunition, reflecting continued efforts to neutralize immediate threats and dismantle embedded infrastructure.
🏫 LAUNCH ACTIVITY FROM CIVILIAN SITE IDENTIFIED: The IDF reported Hezbollah rocket launches originating from a school compound in southern Lebanon, with footage showing launcher movement within the site. Following identification, the location was struck in accordance with international law, with the IDF emphasizing the severity of using civilian infrastructure for military operations.
🚑 WARNING ON USE OF MEDICAL FACILITIES FOR MILITARY PURPOSES: The IDF issued a renewed warning that Hezbollah is using ambulances and medical facilities for military activity. It stated that such use must cease immediately, noting that continued violations would result in Israeli action against those activities under international law.
⚔️ CHIEF OF STAFF DEFINES LEBANON AS PRIMARY ARENA: Chief of Staff LTG Eyal Zamir stated during a field assessment that Lebanon remains the central focus of ongoing military operations, with no ceasefire in place on this front. He added that while a ceasefire currently holds with Iran, Israel retains readiness to resume operations there if required, and assessed that prior actions have weakened Iran and, by extension, reduced Hezbollah’s strategic support.
🌍 EXPANSION OF OPERATIONS ACROSS MULTIPLE AREAS: IDF activity continues both along the border and deeper within Hezbollah-controlled areas, including Beirut and the Beqaa Valley. Sustained pressure has reportedly led to the dispersal of Hezbollah operatives from key strongholds, while combined ground and air operations maintain operational reach across multiple regions.
🛡️ DEFENSIVE BUFFER AND MULTI-FRONT POSTURE: Israeli forces are positioned between Hezbollah and northern communities, maintaining a defensive buffer while continuing offensive operations. This posture is part of a broader multi-front approach, with parallel operational considerations in Gaza and Syria and a continued focus on long-term security for northern residents.
📊 SCALE OF OPERATIONS AND FORCE DEPLOYMENT: Five IDF divisions are engaged in coordinated operations, with more than 1,400 Hezbollah operatives reported eliminated since the start of Operation Roaring Lion. Ground forces have dismantled over 4,000 infrastructure sites and located large quantities of weapons, including long-range rockets, anti-tank systems, and explosive devices.
✈️ AIR FORCE SUPPORT AND TARGETED STRIKES: The Israeli Air Force continues to provide close support to ground forces while conducting broader strikes, including more than 120 infrastructure targets over the past day. Additional operations included the identification and elimination of a Hezbollah cell near IDF forces, with follow-up strikes on fleeing operatives, contributing to ongoing efforts to degrade operational capabilities.
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