Israeli Army Exposed for Advancing Deep into Southern Lebanon Beyond the Litani River
On May 12 local time, Israeli sources reported that the Israel Defense Forces special forces secretly crossed the Litani River in the past week and advanced into the deep southern region of Lebanon.
It was reported that the IDF's "Egoz" special forces and the Golani Brigade reconnaissance company crossed the Litani River and advanced north, conducting operations around a village located about 10 kilometers from the Israeli border. The Israeli side stated that this area had previously been used by Hezbollah to launch rockets and mortars at IDF positions.
It is understood that this operation had previously been under a military news censorship ban. During the operation, the IDF engaged in multiple close-range firefights with Hezbollah militants, resulting in injuries to several IDF soldiers. The IDF stated that some Hezbollah militants emerged from a tunnel on the northern bank of the Litani River and opened fire, leading to close-quarters combat.
(Reporter: Liang Hui, CCTV)
Israeli Defense Forces' special forces crossed the Litani River and advanced into southern Lebanon on May 12, engaging in close combat with Hezbollah forces. The operation involved the 'Egoz' special forces and Golani Brigade reconnaissance unit, resulting in injuries to several Israeli soldiers during clashes with Hezbollah. This area had been used by Hezbollah for launching attacks against Israeli positions.
- Israeli special forces crossed the Litani River into southern Lebanon.
- The operation involved the 'Egoz' special forces and Golani Brigade reconnaissance unit.
- Clashes occurred with Hezbollah forces, resulting in injuries to Israeli soldiers.
- The area was previously used by Hezbollah to launch attacks against Israeli positions.
- The operation was under military news censorship prior to the report.