17.03.2026 05:51
Israel, which is conducting a ground operation to expand its occupation in southern Lebanon, has granted the army the authority to destroy Lebanese settlements near the border. Forcibly displacing the Lebanese people living in these border areas, Israel is preparing to occupy and deploy troops there after the destruction is completed.
The Israeli army announced that it has launched ground attacks targeting key points in southern Lebanon to expand its occupation, which has been under intense assault for the past few days.
EXPANDING THE BUFFER ZONE
A written statement from the Israeli army claimed that the ground attack was initiated to expand the "buffer zone" in southern Lebanon against Hezbollah.
TROOP REINFORCEMENTS SENT TO THE REGION
It was stated that troop reinforcements had previously been sent to the region for a "targeted ground operation" announced to have started in southern Lebanon.
91ST DIVISION ENGAGED IN ATTACKS
It was reported that the 91st Division of the Israeli army began conducting attacks in southeastern Lebanon late Saturday night. It was noted that prior to the ground forces, the Israeli army carried out intense airstrikes and artillery fire in the region.
THEY ARE CONDUCTING RAIDS
Meanwhile, it was recorded that the 146th Reserve Division is deployed in southwestern Lebanon, while the 36th Division is conducting raids in the Rab el-Talatin area.
FIRST IMAGES FROM THE OPERATION
As the ground operation continues, the first images from the front have also emerged. A photo released by Reuters showed that Israel has deployed numerous tanks and soldiers in the region to target Hezbollah positions.
ISRAEL GRANTS DEMOLITION AUTHORITY TO THE ARMY
On the other hand, according to a report by Israeli state television KAN, based on "informed sources," the Tel Aviv administration has granted the Israeli army the authority to demolish settlement areas near the border in Lebanon. Sources suggested that Israel would sit at the negotiation table during the demolition to pressure the Lebanese government regarding the containment of Hezbollah.
BLOODY PLAN IN ACTION
Israel, which forcibly displaces the Lebanese people living in border areas, is preparing to occupy and deploy troops there after the destruction is completed. Meanwhile, Hezbollah continues its preparations against Israel's large-scale ground attacks, planning anti-tank fire, sabotage, guerrilla warfare, and raids on Israeli forces.
ISRAEL'S ATTACKS ON LEBANON
In a statement made by the Israeli army on March 2, it was noted that sirens were activated in the northern part of the country after detecting missile fire from Lebanon. Subsequently, the Israeli army announced that it had launched airstrikes across Lebanon, targeting the capital Beirut, and decided to expand its ground occupation in Lebanon, where it conducted intense attacks from the air and sea.
The Lebanese Ministry of Health announced that the number of people killed in the attacks carried out by Israel on Lebanon since March 2 has risen to 886, while the number of injured has reached 2,141. The Disaster Management affiliated with the Lebanese government reported that the official number of those forcibly displaced due to Israel's occupation and attacks in Lebanon has exceeded 1 million.