IDF Launches Second Phase of Ground Operation in Southern Lebanon

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have initiated the second phase of their ground operation in southern Lebanon. Division 36, the largest IDF division, is maneuvering towards Hezbollah’s second line of defense. The operation involves Golani and Paratroopers Brigades, alongside Armored Brigade 188 and Combat Engineering units. The goal is to dismantle Hezbollah’s infrastructure and increase pressure on the group amid ongoing negotiations for a political resolution in Lebanon.