Hezbollah's Northern Border Activity Quadruples Since Oct. 7, IDF Says
Translated & summarized from Maariv by baba
Hezbollah operatives are increasingly probing Israel's northern border, disguised as civilians with surveillance equipment to identify IDF weaknesses. The IDF has observed attempts to plant explosives and notes the activity is linked to Iran tensions. IDF forces recently killed two operatives, and overall troop presence in Lebanon is now four times larger than before October 7.
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- Hezbollah operatives are approaching Israel's northern border disguised as civilians with surveillance gear.
- IDF forces have observed attempts by Hezbollah to identify vulnerabilities and plant explosives.
- Military sources link Hezbollah's increased activity to ongoing tensions with Iran.
- IDF troops recently killed two Hezbollah operatives near the border.
- IDF troop deployment in Lebanon is now four times larger than before October 7.
Hezbollah operatives are increasingly approaching Israel's northern border, disguised as civilians and equipped with binoculars and cameras to gather intelligence on IDF troop deployments and identify vulnerabilities. These attempts, observed by the IDF's 91st Division, involve trying to locate weak points in the defensive line and, in some instances, planting explosive devices. The increased activity is seen by military sources as linked to the broader tensions with Iran.
IDF forces recently eliminated two Hezbollah operatives on a motorcycle near the "yellow line" border in the Ali Taher ridge area. Golani Brigade combat team soldiers identified the operatives and directed an aircraft to strike them and their motorcycle.
A military source noted that Hezbollah is testing the IDF's alertness and response capabilities, stating that the organization's actions are influenced by the ongoing tension with Iran. The IDF maintains a strong defensive posture along the Lebanese border, with Division 91 operating four brigades and Division 36 engaged deeper in the territory with two regular divisions, Golani and 188. The Bashan Division is also active along the Mount Dov line.
Overall, the IDF's force deployment in Lebanon is nearly four times larger than it was before October 7, 2023.
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