Israeli military says soldiers operating in southern Lebanon
The Hindu
Israeli military confirms operations in southern Lebanon amid Hezbollah's drone strikes on Israeli bases in retaliation.
The Israeli military on Tuesday (March 3, 2026) said soldiers are “operating in southern Lebanon" as it continues strikes against Hezbollah.
In a statement, it said the troops are positioned at several points near the border in what it described as a “forward defence posture” as it battles Hezbollah militants.
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It says the deployment is part of a broader effort to increase security for residents in northern Israel near the border with Lebanon. It has also beefed up troops and air defences in the area.
The Army says there are no plans to evacuate Israeli residents of border areas.
Israel has been occupying five positions in southern Lebanon since a November 2024 ceasefire ended more than a year of fighting with Hezbollah. Lt. Col. Nadav Shoshani says the new deployment is in addition to those five positions, with the aim of preventing attacks on Israeli border towns.
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