The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) eliminated more than 15 Hezbollah terrorists in southern Lebanon over the weekend, as the Iranian-backed group continued to defy the fragile ceasefire agreement
The incidents occurred amid escalating tensions on the border, with Hezbollah launching projectiles at Israeli communities and Israeli forces responding swiftly and precisely to neutralize threats.
On Saturday, Hezbollah fired two projectiles from Lebanon toward Israel.
Warning sirens sounded in the border communities of Margaliot, Manara, and Misgav Am.
One of the projectiles was intercepted by Israeli defense systems, while the other landed in an open area, causing no injuries.
The IDF classified the attack as a “clear and flagrant violation” of the ceasefire agreement by the terrorist group.
Minutes earlier, the Israeli Air Force shot down a suspected aerial target flying over Israeli soldiers in the Israeli-controlled security zone in southern Lebanon.
Also on Saturday, troops from the 36th Division attacked and eliminated three Hezbollah terrorists traveling in an armed pickup truck equipped with combat equipment.
Another member of the group was killed while riding a motorcycle south of the forward defense line.
In addition, combat teams from the Golani Brigade and the Multidimensional Unit, known as the “Ghost Unit,” identified two armed terrorists in the Litani region and directed the Air Force to eliminate them.
The IDF reiterated that it continues to operate in the forward defense area to remove any threat to Israeli citizens and its own forces.
On Friday night, Israeli forces had already attacked rocket launchers belonging to Hezbollah in three locations north of the defense line: Deir ez-Zahrani, Kfar Roummane, and Al-Sa’miya.
According to the Army, this equipment represented a “concrete threat” to both Israeli troops and civilians.
These actions are part of a broader context.
Since the launch of “Operation Roaring Lion” against Iran on February 28, Hezbollah has joined its Iranian sponsor, leading Israel to conduct a ground incursion into Lebanon.
Currently, Israeli forces maintain a security zone along the Lebanese border and continue operations to clear the region of terrorist elements and infrastructure.
The ceasefire, which had been precariously maintained, has been repeatedly tested by Hezbollah, which insists on provocative actions despite the agreement.
Images released by the IDF show soldiers operating in the Bint Jbeil region of southeastern Lebanon, highlighting the complexity of missions in mountainous and hostile terrain.
For Israelis living near the border, these events represent a constant reminder that peace in the region remains fragile and depends on Israel’s ability to deter immediate threats.
The situation illustrates the ongoing challenge of maintaining security on a volatile border, where a fragile ceasefire coexists with constant attempts at violation by a group receiving external support.
The Israel Defense Forces state that they will continue to act decisively whenever they identify risks, prioritizing the protection of the civilian population and troops in the field.
Meanwhile, the international community is monitoring developments, hoping that the truce can be consolidated, although recent actions show that the road ahead is still long and full of obstacles.
Published in 04/25/2026 23h30
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