Peacekeeping troops from the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) from Spain patrol the village of Kliyaa in southern Lebanon in the early morning: CNN.
Appeal to UNIFIL: security and patrolling restrictions
Israel has called on the UN peacekeeping force operating under UNIFIL to refrain from patrolling south of the Litani River in South Lebanon. This decision, which was conveyed to the UNIFIL command through official channels of communication with the IDF, is justified by Israel’s intensification of military operations in the region. Timeukraineisrael reports this information with reference to Israelinfo.
Deterioration of the situation and prospects for a military operation
Sources associated with the Lebanese media outletAl-Akhbar indicate that Israel has warned UNIFIL of the dangers of moving its patrols near areas where air strikes on Hezbollah targets are taking place. Israel has called on UNIFIL to reduce patrols and personnel movements to protect international observers from possible risks. This decision may signal Israel’s intention to expand its area of operation in South Lebanon.
Rising tensions between Israel and Hezbollah
The confrontation between the IDF and Hezbollah is gaining momentum. Lebanese militants have stepped up attacks on Israeli territory, including a recent rocket attack near Ben Gurion International Airport. In response, the IDF has been conducting intensive aerial bombardments, particularly in areas south of Beirut. According to Lebanese sources, in the last day alone, the Dahiyeh area suffered 14 bombing strikes.
Hezbollah’s tactics and Israeli operations in the border areas
The Israeli army is clearing Shiite border villages where Hezbollah has created a complex system of underground tunnels and fortifications. According to the Wall Street Journal, the IDF is operating in a 5-km zone along the border, destroying military infrastructure in 14 villages abandoned by militants.
Hezbollah’s losses and youth mobilisation
According to Israeli estimates, about 1,500 Hezbollah fighters were killed during the ground operation. However, Michael Horowitz, an analyst at the Riyadh-based Le Beck military company, believes this figure is exaggerated, suggesting that the actual losses could be three times less. At the same time, Hezbollah has been forced to mobilise young people, including members of its scouting troops, which indicates significant losses in its ranks and a lack of combat power.
