Mar 14, 2026, 9:13 p.mMarch 14, 2026, 9:18 p.m
According to a report in the Times of Israel newspaper, Israeli ground troops have killed dozens of militiamen from the Iran-loyal Hezbollah in fighting in southern Lebanon. The Ministry of Defense in Tel Aviv confirmed the report upon request. Weapons depots, a command center and Hezbollah observation posts were also destroyed.
The operations began last week in the Rab El Thalathine region west of the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights. The newspaper wrote that Hezbollah’s military installations in the town were to be destroyed and the militia’s gunmen were to be expelled.
Israeli artillery shells targets in Lebanon.image: keystone
The Army also confirmed that Northern Command is continuing its preparations to welcome additional troops next week. These include the 98th Division with two combat brigades and additional engineer battalions as well as the Golani Brigade.
According to the news portal Axios, Israel wants to take over the entire area south of the Litani River in order to destroy Hezbollah’s military infrastructure. French President Emmanuel Macron once again called for an end to mutual attacks between Israel and Hezbollah. (sda/dpa)