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    Israel Intensifies Operations in Lebanon to Curb Hezbollah Threat

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    What’s happening

    The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) are ramping up their strategic ground operations in southern Lebanon, targeting positions linked to the militant group Hezbollah. This intensified deployment includes the 91st Division reaching new Hezbollah targets and expanding offensive actions with the 36th Division in the region. Airstrikes continue in Beirut’s southern areas, where Hezbollah infrastructures are concentrated.

    Why it matters

    Israel is committed to dismantling Hezbollah’s threat to its security. Recent expansions in operations aim to neutralize strategic missile launchers and command sites, minimizing rocket and drone assaults impacting daily life in northern Israel. The IDF emphasizes the necessity of these actions, considering Hezbollah’s repeated attacks on civilian areas within Israel, which represents a direct challenge to Israeli sovereignty and safety.

    The broader strategy

    The IDF strategy includes precise airstrikes while maintaining warnings to civilians, demonstrating Israel’s aim to minimize civilian harm. Striking at the heart of enemy military operations embedded within civilian habitats, Israel is also exposing Hezbollah’s use of human shields, encouraging global attention to this issue.

    Key figures and statistics

    Several Hezbollah commanders, essential to their operations against Israel, were recently neutralized. This includes commanders responsible for extensive rocket launches and anti-tank missions targeting northern Israel. Since the inception of the IDF’s ground operation in September, Israel has sustained losses along with combating Hezbollah’s aggressions, which have regrettably resulted in numerous civilian and military casualties.

    The confrontation, which has drawn a significant toll in southern Lebanon, hasn’t differed between civilians or Hezbollah combatants. However, IDF estimates indicate approximately 3,000 Hezbollah operatives have been effectively countered in this critical confrontation, reinforcing Israel’s position and efficacy in managing regional threats.

    This story was first published on timesofisrael.com.

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