Lebanon is a Middle Eastern nation located along the Mediterranean Sea. It directly borders Israel to the South and Syria to the North and East.
The nation has been in several conflicts with Israel over the past several decades and tensions along the border happen regularly, particularly with the large Lebanon-based terrorist organization Hezbollah, which wields significant political power in the country.
Sakafi was appointed to head Hezbollah's communications network in 2000 and was closely connected to senior Hezbollah officials.
Israeli paratroopers killed 15 Hezbollah terrorists, uncovered weapons, and located underground sites.
Halevi said that IDF troops were more prepared than ever, armed with the knowledge and experience they gained fighting in Gaza.
Golani Brigade eliminates Hezbollah terrorists • IDF and Shin Bet on high alert during holidays • Iran FM lands in Beirut
The United States has continued to provide Israel with arms despite tensions during the past year over the conduct of its war in Gaza.
The IDF reportedly struck areas in southern Lebanon, including the Beirut area, as the IDF Arabic Spokesperson issued new evacuation orders.
Civilians in Lebanon are severely impacted by Israel’s offensive against Hezbollah, with massive displacement and infrastructure damage.
Captain Falach, 21, from Nitzani Oz served in the 202nd in the Parachute Brigade. Falach fell fighting Hezbollah in southern Lebanon.
Israel Air Force targeted Hezbollah's Intelligence Headquarters in Beirut, destroying terrorist infrastructure and striking key intelligence and command centers.
Initially, the Lebanese military reported that an Israeli drone had struck an army unit working to enable the passage via the Marjeyoun-Hasbaya road of civilians to the town of Koukba.
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