According to the military, Israeli forces have moved beyond the five positions currently held by Israel, expanding their presence further inside southern Lebanon. The deployment, the IDF says, is intended to strengthen defensive lines amid escalating tensions with Hezbollah.
The army said soldiers from the 91st “Galilee” Regional Division are now positioned at several points near the border area under the reinforced defense strategy.
In a statement, the IDF emphasized that the operations are aimed at “creating an additional layer of security for residents of northern Israel,” as cross-border hostilities continue.
The announcement comes as Israel continues air and artillery strikes targeting positions linked to Hezbollah in southern Lebanon.
Hezbollah has stepped up rocket and missile fire toward northern Israel in recent days, saying the attacks are in retaliation for the reported assassination of Ali Khamenei, Iran’s Supreme Leader, over the weekend by joint U.S.-Israel strikes.
The killing has dramatically escalated tensions across the region, drawing in multiple actors and raising fears of a wider conflict.
Israeli officials maintain that operations near the Lebanese border are focused on neutralizing immediate threats and preventing further cross-border attacks.
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