IDF Reveals Footage from Hezbollah Stronghold in Bint Jbeil Amid Ongoing Operations

Twenty years after the Second Lebanon War, during which the town of Bint Jbeil was a key Hezbollah stronghold, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have resumed operations in the area. On Wednesday, the IDF released footage from Operation "Roar of the Lion," in which the 98th Division entered Bint Jbeil and gained operational control within about a week. After completing their mission, the 98th Division withdrew and was replaced by the 91st Division to consolidate and strengthen control.

During the fighting in Bint Jbeil, the 98th Division focused on destroying terrorist infrastructure, neutralizing high-angle fire, and eliminating militants. Both the 91st and 98th Divisions have destroyed over 1,500 terrorist sites and killed more than 500 militants. They also uncovered hundreds of weapons embedded within civilian infrastructure, including Hezbollah command centers, launchers, and weapons depots.

A senior American official recently told reporters that Israel and Lebanon have moved into the implementation phase of a ceasefire agreement. He noted the possibility of expanding pilot zones from which IDF forces would withdraw to transfer authority to the Lebanese army. Regarding talks held in Rome this week, the official described them as closed discussions enabling governments to delegate responsibilities to technical teams addressing issues outlined in the framework agreement. He added that the U.S. Central Command is coordinating with both countries on next steps and that soon neighboring states will be approached to assist the Lebanese government in restoring sovereignty over pilot zones and across the country.