IDF troops are expanding targeted ground operations against Hezbollah infrastructure in the Bint Jbeil area of southern Lebanon to strengthen forward defence

The escalation in military operations by IDF troops against Hezbollah suggests a significant intensification of conflict in the region, reflecting a shift towards proactive defense measures.

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The statement says troops killed more than 100 Hezbollah fighters, dismantled dozens of infrastructure sites and found hundreds of weapons in the area

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