IDF’s 98th Division gains control over Hezbollah-ridden town in southern Lebanon

Per Israeli media citing the IDF’s estimates, there are at least several dozen Hezbollah terrorists located in the town, including Radwan Force operatives.

The IDF’s 98th Division is on the verge of gaining operational control over the town of Bint Jbail in southern Lebanon, the IDF announced on Thursday.

Per the IDF’s estimates, there are at least several dozen Hezbollah terrorists located in the town, including Radwan Force operatives. It has reportedly been a Hezbollah stronghold for several years, and the terror group’s hold on the area has gotten tighter in the last year and a half, according to Israeli media.

Since Thursday morning, Hezbollah has fired about 50 rockets toward Israel, approximately 40 of which crossed into Israeli territory and were subsequently intercepted. According to Reuters, citing Lebanese reports, 300 people have been killed in Israeli strikes on Thursday.

The 98th Division has also been active in Gaza, east of the Yellow Line, during the last several days. Twenty individuals who violated the ceasefire agreement were killed, including one who was the commander of a group that invaded Israeli territory on October 7.

IDF 98th Division advances operations in southern Lebanon

Earlier in the week, the military’s 98th Division completed its deployment along a defense line against Hezbollah’s anti-tank missiles, while continuing to strengthen the IDF’s “forward defensive posture” in southern Lebanon, in order to remove threats from the terror group towards northern Israel.

The IDF’s 91st, 36th, and 146th Divisions are also operating in southern Lebanon to combat Hezbollah terrorists.

James Genn contributed to this report.