The Litani River is a major river in southern Lebanon serving as a historically significant military and political boundary. Known as the demarcation line under UN Resolution 1701, defining the zone from which Hezbollah was required to withdraw. Recently, the river has been a central axis of IDF ground operations, bridge destruction campaigns, and Israeli efforts to establish a buffer zone up to its northern bank. Last updated 13 hours ago
Hezbollah is preparing an escalation plan against Israel that would intensify attacks on northern communities, per Emirati outlet Aram News, citing Lebanese political sources. The group is awaiting Tehran's approval and has begun reinforcing positions north of the Litani River.
IDF: Givati forces killed a Kalashnikov-armed Hezbollah operative in a face-to-face encounter north of the Litani River. A weapons cache was later raided nearby, dozens of weapons recovered including a miniature surface-to-air missile, grenades, shotguns, and ammunition. IAF struck two Hezbollah squads overnight near Tyre and Shaqra.
Hezbollah published night-vision footage showing an FPV drone hitting IDF soldiers in Yohmor, south Lebanon - part of the IDF's new operations north of the Litani. One soldier likely killed or seriously wounded, two others injured.
The battle against Hezbollah in the north is being managed, and I must tell you that there are very impressive results here.
Our forces have crossed the Litani, they have ascended to the dominant terrain, and we are also operating in Beirut, operating in the Bekaa, across the entire width of the front, and striking Hezbollah decisively.
Israeli reports say the IDF admits operations deep inside Lebanon face political restrictions, but says strikes in southern Lebanon, including north of the Litani, continue freely and have recently intensified. The IDF also says efforts are...
Israeli reports say the IDF admits operations deep inside Lebanon face political restrictions, but says strikes in southern Lebanon, including north of the Litani, continue freely and have recently intensified. The IDF also says efforts are underway to separate Hezbollah from U.S.-Iran negotiations, though officials are unsure it will succeed. Senior officers warn the war cannot drag on for months, while stressing there is still an opportunity to reshape the security reality in northern Israel and further weaken Hezbollah.
Hezbollah's Al-Manar channel reports IDF ground forces pushing north of the Litani River into the Beaufort Ridge area, with activity focused near the village of Zoter al-Sharqiya.
"If the Lebanese government does not control Hezbollah, then the territory south of the Litani, and even south of the Zahrani, must become a 'security zone' for the State of Israel. We need to cut the electricity, destroy the infrastructure, and make clear to them: if there is terrorism, you will suffer."
IDF: Golani Brigade forces, under 36th Division command, completed a special operation to secure the Litani River area in southern Lebanon.
Over the past week, troops uncovered Hezbollah living quarters, underground tunnel routes containin...
IDF: Golani Brigade forces, under 36th Division command, completed a special operation to secure the Litani River area in southern Lebanon.
Over the past week, troops uncovered Hezbollah living quarters, underground tunnel routes containing large quantities of weapons, arms depots, and launch platforms. The IAF struck over 100 military targets in support. Dozens of Hezbollah operatives were killed in close-quarters combat and airstrikes. A major underground tunnel belonging to Hezbollah was also located and cleared.
Golani Brigade troops are operating near the Litani River in Lebanon, clearing Hezbollah terrorist infrastructure and establishing operational control in the area.
The IDF has issued evacuation warnings for 12 villages in southern Lebanon ahead of airstrikes targeting Hezbollah. Residents are instructed to move at least 1 km away.
Most of the villages are north of the Litani River.
The IDF Arabic spokesperson is calling on residents of 16 villages south of the Litani River to immediately evacuate toward Sidon, citing Hezbollah ceasefire violations.
IDF spokesman issued an urgent warning to residents of southern Lebanon, saying IDF forces will remain deployed in southern Lebanon during the ceasefire due to ongoing Hezbollah activity.
Residents were warned not to move south of a design...
IDF spokesman issued an urgent warning to residents of southern Lebanon, saying IDF forces will remain deployed in southern Lebanon during the ceasefire due to ongoing Hezbollah activity.
Residents were warned not to move south of a designated security line, avoid the Litani River area along with the Salqin and Suluq valleys, and not return to dozens of villages across the border zone until further notice.
The warning covers communities in the Tyre, Bint Jbeil, Marjayoun and surrounding sectors near the Israeli border.
IDF says its forces eliminated terrorists in three separate incidents in southern Lebanon today. All had violated the ceasefire and approached troops near Bint Jbeil and the Litani River. Airstrikes were called in shortly after detection.
Lebanese civilians returning home in southern Lebanon found Hezbollah weapons, drone equipment, and operatives' bodies left behind in their destroyed houses.
Al-Hadath reports Hezbollah warned residents not to discuss their homes being used for military operations, especially north of the Litani.
