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Lebanese media report IDF D-9 bulldozer and Merkava tank convoy advancing on Hadatha village in southern Lebanon

The Zioneer Intelligence Desk
Lebanese media report IDF D-9 bulldozer and Merkava tank convoy advancing on Hadatha village in southern Lebanon

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TL;DR

Lebanese media report a convoy of IDF D-9 armored bulldozers and Merkava tanks making its way this morning toward the village of Hadatha in southern Lebanon. The details of the advance and its objectives have not been confirmed by the IDF.

01 · THE DISPATCH

Lebanese media outlets reported Wednesday morning that a convoy of IDF armored D-9 bulldozers and Merkava tanks is advancing toward the village of Hadatha in southern Lebanon. The report, circulating via Lebanese news channels, describes the convoy making its way from the border area toward the village. No official IDF confirmation or comment has been issued.

The movement comes amid ongoing IDF ground operations in southern Lebanon. As The Zioneer has reported in recent days, Israeli forces have advanced into several villages — including Tabnit and Majdal Zoun (June 13), and conducted operations near the Beaufort castle area. On Tuesday evening, Lebanese channels reported IDF vehicles moving toward Wadi al-Hujayr.

The current report focuses on Hadatha, a village in the central sector of the southern Lebanon front. It remains unclear whether this advance is a new push, a redeployment, or a logistical movement. No reports of clashes or engagement have accompanied the report. The IDF has not commented on the sighting.

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