With ongoing Hezbollah terrorist rocket attacks on Israel’s northern villages and cities, the IDF has intensified its operations in Lebanon to weaken the Iran-backed proxy. According to The Jerusalem Post, the IDF and Israeli Air Force (IAF) have eliminated 20 Hezbollah operatives and seized a cache of weapons and ammunition used by the group. Residents in the affected areas of Lebanon were issued evacuation orders.
In one incident on Wednesday, troops from the IDF’s Golani Brigade noticed a group of terrorists attempting to launch anti-tank missiles toward them.
The soldiers returned fire, killing five, while another three were killed in an airstrike by the Israel Air Force (IAF).
Additionally, the IDF located and confiscated several weapons, including RPGs, anti-tank rockets, ammunition, a hunting rifle, and other military equipment.
“The IDF will continue to operate with determination against the Hezbollah terrorist organization, which chose to join the war and operate under the sponsorship of the Iranian terror regime. The IDF will not allow harm to Israeli civilians,” the military said.
The IDF also confirmed the elimination of the commander and deputy commander of the Imam Hussein Division in Beirut. This division is a multinational force that supports Iranian interests in Syria and Lebanon and conducts operations against Israel. The commander, Hassan Ali Marwan, was responsible for launching missiles, drones, and other projectiles from southern Lebanon into northern Israel.
The Fellowship has been on the ground supporting northern Israel communities as they live under constant, immediate threat from Hezbollah. While other parts of Israel may have minutes to respond to incoming attacks, residents in these areas often have only seconds. We and our supporters continue to pray for the IDF’s success in neutralizing this threat.