The IDF announced the deployment of its 146th Reserve Division to southern Lebanon last night, intensifying ground operations against the Hezbollah terror group. This new deployment follows the ongoing military operations against Hezbollah, with the 146th Reserve Division joining three active army divisions—the 98th, 36th, and 91st—that are currently operating in the central and eastern sectors of southern Lebanon. The addition of the reserve division significantly bolsters Israel’s ground offensive, bringing the total number of troops deployed inside Lebanon to over 15,000. The IDF confirmed that operations are being conducted by the division’s Carmeli Reserve Infantry Brigade and Iron Fist Reserve Armored Brigade, supported by the 213th Artillery Regiment. The military has characterized its ground operations in southern Lebanon as “limited, localized, and targeted raids.” The primary objective of these operations is to dismantle Hezbollah’s infrastructure in border areas, particularly in villages adjacent to Israel, and aims to create conditions for residents in northern Israel to safely return to their homes. (YWN World Headquarters – NYC)