Conflict Zone in Middle East● Active conflict33.25, 35.48
Wadi Saluki
Also known as
Saluki Valley
Wadi Saluki is a valley in southern Lebanon and an active conflict zone. Known as a strategic corridor and site of significant Israeli-Hezbollah combat during the 2006 Lebanon War. Recently, it has seen renewed Israeli military operations targeting Hezbollah infrastructure and personnel crossing the ceasefire line. Last updated 3 days ago
Israel's 7th Armored Brigade and Egoz Commando Unit completed an operation to secure the Wadi Saluki stream area in southern Lebanon, about 10 km from the border, the IDF says. Ground troops and the air force destroyed hundreds of Hezbollah sites and killed over 50 operatives. Anti-tank missiles and explosives were seized.
The IDF says Hezbollah used the area as infrastructure for explosive drone operations and rocket attacks on Israeli forces.
IDF forces have begun establishing a presence in the Beaufort Castle area of southern Lebanon.
Northern Command launched an operation along the Beaufort Ridge and the Saluki Valley to destroy terrorist infrastructure and eliminate operatives, as part of efforts to strengthen operational control in southern Lebanon and remove threats to Metula and the Galilee Panhandle.
IDF: Israeli Air Force killed two Hezbollah operatives who crossed the ceasefire line in southern Lebanon and approached troops near Wadi Saluki yesterday.
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