The Israel Defense Forces said its soldiers are operating in southern Lebanon as strikes continue against Hezbollah. Troops are stationed at several points near the border in what the military described as a “forward defense posture.”

The army said the deployment aims to boost security for residents in northern Israel close to the Lebanese frontier. It has also reinforced forces and air defense systems in the area amid ongoing hostilities.

Israel has maintained five positions in southern Lebanon since a November 2024 ceasefire ended more than a year of fighting with Hezbollah. Lt. Col. Nadav Shoshani said the new deployment is separate from those posts and is intended to prevent attacks on Israeli border towns.