The IDF reported Wednesday that its forces continue to locate and destroy Hezbollah weapons in the southern Lebanon security zone. Dozens of weapons including RPG rockets, Kalashnikov rifles, and explosives have been found in recent days by Brigades 401, 4, and 300. Separately, a suspect who approached troops near Ras Baida was fired upon after warning shots failed to stop him, according to the military.
The IDF's 91st Division continued targeted sweeps for Hezbollah weapons in the southern Lebanon security zone Wednesday morning, the military said. In recent days, troops from Brigades 401, 4, and 300 located dozens of weapons including Kalashnikov rifles, RPG rockets, explosives, grenades, and magazines. In a separate incident, soldiers from the 869th Collection Unit identified a suspect approaching forces near Ras Baida in a threatening manner. Troops from Brigade 55 fired warning shots, and when the suspect continued advancing, they fired to remove the threat.
This development was first reported at 09:02 Jerusalem, initially sourced to Israeli journalists Moriah Asraf and Doron Kadosh (N13/Army Radio). Subsequent updates from the IDF confirmed the involvement of the 91st Division and the specific units. The weapons discoveries and the engagement at Ras Baida were both reported in the same initial timeframe, with the military providing details on the brigade-level operations. The IDF has framed these activities as part of ongoing efforts to dismantle Hezbollah's remaining arsenal in the area.
As The Zioneer reported in recent weeks, the IDF has been conducting operations to locate and destroy Hezbollah weapons hidden in civilian areas. Earlier this month, Givati Brigade troops uncovered a weapons cache north of the Litani River stored alongside a baby crib. The Lebanese army, operating through the trilateral mechanism with the US and Israel, has also located Hezbollah weapons caches in southern Lebanon. The 91st Division's current sweeps underscore the continued focus on preventing Hezbollah from rebuilding its capabilities in the border region.
The condition of the suspect fired upon near Ras Baida has not been reported. The IDF did not disclose any casualties or injuries in the incident. The military's statement did not specify whether the suspect was identified as a Hezbollah operative.
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