IDF Forces Destroy Over 540 Hezbollah Infrastructure Sites in Southern Lebanon

In recent weeks, Israeli military forces from Division 91 have operated in villages within the security zone in southern Lebanon, destroying over 540 Hezbollah infrastructure sites. The operations targeted villages near the Israeli communities of Metula and Margaliot, as well as the village of Al-Khiyam, which is opposite western Galilee settlements. Among the destroyed infrastructure were weapons storage facilities.

During the operations, soldiers also located more than 150 weapons, including grenades, rockets, short and long-range anti-tank missiles, launchers, artillery pieces, and explosives. A significant amount of light weaponry, such as Kalashnikov rifles and pistols, was also found. Soldiers from the Gefen Battalion of Bahad 1 also participated in searching for weapons and destroying infrastructure.

The IDF stated that it will not allow the terrorist organization to harm Israeli civilians or military forces and will continue to operate to remove threats while upholding its commitment to the ceasefire agreement. These actions are taking place concurrently with ongoing U.S.-mediated negotiations between Israel and Lebanon concerning the disarmament of Hezbollah. A framework developed in June links Hezbollah's disarmament to a gradual IDF withdrawal and the deployment of the Lebanese army in southern Lebanon.

Hezbollah has reportedly rejected the disarmament demand. A Lebanese military delegation is scheduled to meet with Israeli and American representatives in Tampa, Florida, on Tuesday to discuss the implementation of this framework.