IDF says it has killed 25 Hezbollah operatives posing threat to troops since truce began

Since the ceasefire took effect in Lebanon last week, the IDF says it has killed over 25 Hezbollah operatives who posed a threat to troops, and destroyed hundreds of the terror group’s sites.

The military says it continues to operate in the new southern Lebanon security zone to “serve as a buffer protecting residents of the north.”

“So far, the troops have located numerous weapons and, in cooperation with the Air Force, eliminated more than 25 terrorists who posed a threat to IDF troops in the area,” the military says, adding that the Israeli Air Force conducted some 50 airstrikes against Hezbollah operatives and infrastructure.

The IDF adds that in recent days, Hezbollah has carried out numerous attacks on Israeli forces stationed in southern Lebanon. Israel has not responded yet to the attacks.

“The IDF will continue to act decisively against threats directed at the citizens of the State of Israel and IDF troops, and is operating in accordance with the directives of the political echelon,” the army adds.

כ-50 תקיפות מהאוויר, יותר מ-25 מחבלים שחוסלו ומאות תשתיות טרור שהושמדו מעל ומתחת לקרקע: צה"ל ממשיך לפעול להגנה על אזרחי ישראל וכוחותיו בדרום לבנון

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