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IDF Intensifies Ground Ops in Lebanon, Claims Over 100 Hezbollah Fighters Killed

The Israel Defense Forces has intensified operations against Hezbollah in southern Lebanon, initiating focused ground actions in the Bint Jbeil area. IDF troops from the 98th Division reportedly killed over 100 Hezbollah operatives and dismantled dozens of infrastructure sites, including an underground attack tunnel. This escalation comes amid heightened cross-border hostilities, with Hezbollah claiming responsibility for 43 military operations against Israeli positions on Sunday. The situation raises significant concerns over a potential wider regional escalation along the Israel-Lebanon frontier.

Key Points: IDF Ground Operations Target Hezbollah in Southern Lebanon

  • IDF expands ground operations in Bint Jbeil
  • Over 100 Hezbollah operatives reported killed
  • Dozens of militant sites dismantled
  • Hezbollah claims 43 retaliatory strikes
  • Tunnel network uncovered and neutralized
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IDF continues strikes on Hezbollah in southern Lebanon, launches ground ops in Bint Jbeil

Israeli forces launch targeted ground operations in Bint Jbeil, claiming over 100 Hezbollah operatives killed and key infrastructure dismantled.

"The troops struck and eliminated more than 100 Hezbollah terrorist operatives, both in close-quarters combat and through aerial strikes - IDF Statement"

Tel Aviv, April 13

The Israel Defense Forces has intensified its operations against Hezbollah in southern Lebanon, expanding targeted ground actions in the Bint Jbeil area.

In a statement shared on Telegram on Monday, the IDF said troops from its 98th Division, including soldiers from the Paratroopers, Commando, and Givati Brigades, have surrounded Hezbollah military infrastructure and initiated focused ground operations to strengthen Israel's forward defence posture along the border.

According to the IDF, over the past week, its forces have carried out a series of operations targeting Hezbollah positions in the region and claimed that more than 100 Hezbollah operatives were killed through a combination of close-quarters combat and aerial strikes, while dozens of infrastructure sites were dismantled.

"Over the past week, troops from the 98th Division have surrounded Hezbollah military infrastructure and begun targeted ground operations in the Bint Jbeil area. The troops struck and eliminated more than 100 Hezbollah terrorist operatives, both in close-quarters combat and through aerial strikes, dismantled dozens of terrorist infrastructure sites, and located hundreds of weapons in the area," the statement read.

It also said that hundreds of weapons were recovered, including arms allegedly stored in and around civilian infrastructure.

As part of the ongoing operations, IDF troops reportedly uncovered and dismantled an underground tunnel used by Hezbollah for planning and carrying out attacks against Israeli forces. The military said the tunnel was neutralised following searches and operational inspections.

Reaffirming its stance, the IDF said it would continue operations against Hezbollah to protect Israeli civilians and prevent further attacks.

This come amid ongoing cross-border hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah, with rising tensions along the Israel-Lebanon frontier and increasing concerns over potential escalation in the region.

Earlier, Hezbollah's Islamic Resistance claimed responsibility for carrying out 43 military operations against Israeli positions and troop concentrations on Sunday, saying the strikes were in response to alleged ceasefire violations and continued Israeli military activity in Lebanon, Iranian State Media Press TV reported.

According to Press TV, citing a statement from the militant group, the operations targeted Israeli military sites along the border as well as deeper inside occupied territories, including the occupied Syrian Golan Heights and northern Israel.

The attacks included a drone strike on a communications facility at the Al-Alika barracks in the Golan Heights, which it said resulted in a "direct hit".

The group also claimed a drone strike on an Israeli Merkava tank near a hospital in Mays al-Jabal in Lebanon.

The group further said it launched coordinated drone attacks on Israeli troop gatherings in areas including Al-Bayyada, Yaroun, and Kfar Yuval, along with rocket fire targeting Kiryat Shmona, Nahariya, and the headquarters of Israel's 146th Division, as reported by Press TV.

- ANI

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Priya S
The report of weapons stored near civilian infrastructure is alarming, if true. It puts innocent Lebanese people in extreme danger. No political goal justifies using civilians as human shields. The international community must pressure all sides to protect non-combatants.
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Rohit P
From an Indian security perspective, we understand the need for strong action against cross-border terror infrastructure. Tunnels and weapon caches near borders are a direct threat. However, the scale of the reported casualties is very high. Hope peace returns to the people of Lebanon and Israel.
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Sarah B
The article mentions Hezbollah claimed 43 operations in a single day. This isn't a small skirmish; it's a full-blown conflict. The world's attention is elsewhere, but people are suffering here. The UN needs to step up its peacekeeping role in southern Lebanon urgently.
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Vikram M
Respectfully, I think the reporting feels one-sided, relying heavily on IDF statements. Where is the on-ground reporting from Bint Jbeil? What is the situation for civilians there? We need more balanced journalism that shows the human cost on both sides, not just military claims.
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Karthik V
This is a grim reminder of how proxy wars work. The real sufferers are the ordinary Lebanese and Israeli citizens living near the border. India has seen the cost of terrorism and proxy conflicts in our neighborhood. A permanent solution is needed, not just cyclical violence.

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