New Clashes Erupt Between Hezbollah and IDF Troops in Southern Lebanon

The Israel Defense Forces' (IDF) 98th Division is actively engaged in combat in southern Lebanon since launching a ground operation on Monday night. According to a report from Times of Israel, the division has been involved in close-quarters battles with Hezbollah operatives while also directing airstrikes at the group’s positions and gunmen.

In one notable operation, the Egoz commando unit successfully destroyed a Hezbollah site that included a rocket launcher and a stockpile of explosives, according to IDF sources mentioned in the report. This operation is part of a broader campaign, during which the Israeli Air Force has targeted and hit more than 150 Hezbollah locations.

Hezbollah has responded to the ongoing military actions, claiming that its fighters are currently clashing with Israeli forces in the border town of Maroun Al-Ras. The intensifying conflict has led to heightened tensions in the region, as both sides continue to engage in violent confrontations.

As the situation develops, the IDF remains focused on neutralizing threats posed by Hezbollah, while the terrorist group asserts its presence in the area amid the ongoing clashes.

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As the operation on the northern front continues, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is chairing a meeting with Shin Bet head Ronen Bar, Mossad director David Barnea, IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi and Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, at Tel Aviv.

The meeting, it is being reported, is a security deliberation. On table, unsurprisingly, is the question of how should Israel respond to Iran's strikes. Some reports are suggesting that Israel may target Iran's oil rigs, which are a major source of revenue for the regime.