Israeli Forces Strike Hezbollah Infrastructure in Ground Operation
According to the Israeli army statement, Israeli soldiers destroyed these infrastructures to prevent Hezbollah from repositioning in the area. The operations took place in Jabal al-Blat and Labbouneh, where forces from the 300th Brigade and the 9th Brigade destroyed Hezbollah's weapons depots and rocket launch sites.
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