The Israeli military has recently announced the participation of regular infantry and armored units in its ground operations in southern Lebanon. This decision comes after commando and paratroop units have already been carrying out ground raids in the area for months. Special forces have uncovered tunnels and weapons under homes while conducting these raids. The addition of infantry and armored troops from the 36th Division, including the Golani Brigade, the 188th Armored Brigade, and the 6th Infantry Brigade, suggests an escalation of the ground operation in Lebanon.
Despite weeks of hitting terror targets in southern Lebanon, the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) have encountered little resistance from Hezbollah. This lack of resistance may be due to the ongoing ground raids and the discovery of tunnels and weapons. The IDF’s continued efforts to target Hezbollah terror infrastructure have been seen as effective, leading to frustration among Israeli ministers over leaked information about the operation. The IDF has emphasized that the ground operation is focused on destroying tunnels and other infrastructure along the Israel-Lebanon border, with no plans to expand the operation to target Beirut or major cities in southern Lebanon.
The military’s limited and localized ground operations in southern Lebanon have now been joined by regular infantry and armored units. This significant shift in strategy indicates a more extensive and intense operation than previously conducted by commando units. The participation of these additional troops from the 36th Division suggests a more comprehensive effort to eliminate Hezbollah infrastructure along the border. While the exact scope and duration of the ground operation remain unclear, the inclusion of infantry and armored units indicates a significant escalation in the campaign against Hezbollah.
The ongoing ground operation in southern Lebanon is primarily focused on destroying tunnels and other infrastructure used by Hezbollah to conduct attacks against Israel. The military has emphasized that the operation is restricted to the border area and does not involve targeting major cities such as Beirut. The IDF’s efforts to disrupt Hezbollah activities and infrastructure along the border have been seen as successful, with minimal resistance encountered during the ground operations. The decision to expand the involvement of infantry and armored units suggests a continued commitment to eliminating the threat posed by Hezbollah in the region.
As the IDF continues its ground operations in southern Lebanon, the focus remains on destroying Hezbollah tunnels and infrastructure near the Israel-Lebanon border. The inclusion of regular infantry and armored units from the 36th Division indicates a significant escalation in the scope and intensity of the operation. Despite concerns over leaked information and frustration among Israeli ministers, the IDF’s efforts to target Hezbollah terror infrastructure have been met with little resistance. The military’s commitment to preventing Hezbollah attacks and securing the border is evident in the decision to expand ground operations beyond commando raids.
