Israeli forces are continuing to clear the Ali al-Taher ridge in southern Lebanon, while firing has been reported from the village of Arab Salim to the west, according to a field source. The message was forwarded by the 'Arab World on Telegram' channel from reporter Yossi Eliezer.
This afternoon, Israeli forces continue systematic clearing operations on the Ali al-Taher ridge in southern Lebanon — a strategic height overlooking the Litani basin that has been a focus of ground activity in recent days. A field source reports an additional development: firing coming from the village of Arab Salim, located southwest of the ridge along the Litani line. The report was relayed via the 'Arab World on Telegram' channel and attributed to field reporter Yossi Eliezer. No further details on the type of fire or casualties have been confirmed.
As The Zioneer has reported in recent bulletins, the Ali al-Taher ridge has seen repeated IDF operations since mid-June. On Thursday (June 18), a map comparison showed the IDF had expanded its controlled area in southern Lebanon since April and captured the ridge. Friday night saw multiple artillery barrages and reports of ground operations around the ridge, and close-quarters combat was reported there overnight Saturday. The source quality remains single-channel at this stage — the 'Arab World on Telegram' account — without additional corroboration from official Israeli or Lebanese sources. The report is treated as a credible field dispatch pending further confirmation.
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