Israeli military launches new massive operation against Hezbollah
The IDF (Israel Defence Forces) revealed that several days ago it launched what it called a “broad operation” in the Beaufort Ridge and the Wadi (stream) Saluki areas in southern Lebanon, in order to “destroy infrastructure and eliminate terrorists.
Golani Brigade troops move along the Litani River in Southern Lebanon during a special operation over the past week, May 12, 2026. (photo: IDF)
The move is part of strengthening operational control in southern Lebanon, and to remove the direct threat to the Finger of the Galilee and Metula.”
The IDF has crossed the Litani River and expanded the strikes on Hezbollah north of the river. The activity is expanding to additional areas at this moment.
Numerous ground forces, including infantry and armoured, were deployed as part of an effort to expand the “forward defence line,” the area in southern Lebanon the IDF is clearing of Hezbollah forces.
In addition, the forces are operating against launch infrastructures established in the area, from which hundreds of launches were carried out toward Israeli civilians and IDF forces operating in southern Lebanon.
Prior to the entry of the forces, the Air Force conducted “massive strikes” on Hezbollah infrastructures in the area, as part of a broad fire envelope that also included artillery and tank fire. In addition, the forces carried out a series of “significant strikes” in the area to dominate terrain, scanned and neutralised military infrastructure in the Litani area, and carried out essential engineering works to create the conditions for offensive operations.
The IDF is operating near Nabatiyeh as well, which it said constitutes a “significant power center” of the Hezbollah terror organisation in southern Lebanon, and is prepared and ready to expand the attack as required.
The operation joins dozens of additional activities carried out by Israeli forces in recent weeks, as part of the ongoing damage to Hezbollah in southern Lebanon.
