Watch: IDF prepares for a local ground invasion in southern Lebanon

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) released footage of the 98th Division's preparations for “limited, localized and targeted ground attacks.”

Israel intensified its preparations for a Ground invasion after hitting Hezbollah Weapons production facilities in southern Lebanon on Tuesday.
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) released footage of the 98th Division's preparations for “limited, localized and targeted ground attacks.”
IDF said in a post “to achieve all goals of the war, including dismantling Hamas, returning our hostages home and restoring security to northern Israel.”

Meanwhile overnight Airstrikes According to the IDF, attacks in Beirut's Dahiyeh district targeted Hezbollah sites, including weapons production facilities and military infrastructure. The military claimed that Hezbollah deliberately placed its weapons and military facilities below the center of Beirut, integrating them into densely populated areas. The IDF reiterated its commitment to restoring security to Israel and its citizens.
For the past few weeks, soldiers of the 98th Division, comprised of units from the Paratroopers, Commando and 7th Brigade, have been preparing for operations in southern Lebanon that began Monday evening. “After many months of deployment in the Gaza Strip, where the division's soldiers gained skills and operational experience, they moved north and are now operating in the northern arena, having made the necessary adjustments for the fighting in Lebanon,” the IDF said.
Earlier today, the IDF said in its -Artillery supports ground forces with precision strikes on military targets in the region. These operations, approved by the political level, are part of Operation Northern Arrows, which, according to the situation assessment, will continue in parallel with the fighting in Gaza and other theaters.”

Israeli forces crossed the border into southern Lebanon on Monday as part of these operations. The aim is to push Hezbollah forces further from the Israeli border and neutralize their infrastructure, including weapons stockpiles. According to US officials, the operation is expected to be short-lived, lasting days rather than weeks.
Israel has informed the US that the invasion of southern Lebanon is aimed at removing Hezbollah forces from the border and attacking key military infrastructure. The offensive is expected to be limited in scope and time, officials said, perhaps lasting only a few days.