The IDF's 91st Division is currently conducting a campaign to locate and destroy Hezbollah weapons in the southern Lebanon security zone, the military said Wednesday. Over the past days, troops found dozens of weapons including Kalashnikov rifles, RPGs, grenades, and ammunition. In a separate incident, forces identified a suspect approaching troops near Ras Baida, fired warning shots, and then shot at him when he continued to advance.
The IDF's 91st Division confirmed Wednesday morning that troops operating in the southern Lebanon security zone have located dozens of Hezbollah weapons over the past days, including Kalashnikov rifles, RPG rockets, grenades, and ammunition. The discovery was made during a focused sweep by the 401st, 4th, and 300th Brigades. In a separate incident, soldiers from intelligence unit 869 identified a suspect approaching troops near the coastal village of Ras Baida. Warning shots were fired, and when the suspect continued to advance, troops fired to remove the threat, the IDF said. The condition of the suspect was not reported.
Initial reports of the weapons find were first published by N13 and Army Radio at 09:02 Jerusalem time, citing military sources. The IDF subsequently confirmed the details in an official statement. The suspect incident was also included in the same military announcement. This marks the latest in a series of weapons discoveries in the security zone since the November 2024 ceasefire, reflecting the IDF's ongoing campaign to prevent Hezbollah from reestablishing a military presence in the area.
The Zioneer has previously reported on similar operations, including the Givati Brigade's discovery of a Hezbollah weapons cache stored alongside a baby crib in a civilian building north of the Litani River on June 9, and the IDF's strike on a Hezbollah weapons truck near the security zone on July 3. These operations are part of the IDF's broader effort to dismantle Hezbollah's infrastructure in southern Lebanon, following the elimination of over 40 operatives by the Givati Brigade and ongoing strikes on rocket launchers and command centers.
The specific locations of the weapons caches have not been disclosed, and the identity of the suspect near Ras Baida remains unclear. The IDF continues to operate in the area, with the situation under ongoing assessment.
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