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IDF details Lebanon forward defense line

An Israeli Nahal Brigade commander says troops could not raise their heads in southern Lebanon due to Hezbollah drones and missiles.

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Sunday, 19 April 2026 at 16:40 UTC
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The commander of the Israeli Nahal Brigade has described the intense threat from Hezbollah in southern Lebanon, stating his troops "did not dare to raise our heads in our operational area" during battle due to enemy drones and anti-tank missiles. This statement provides a firsthand account of the tactical challenges faced by Israeli ground forces operating in the region. The IDF has previously detailed its forward defense line in southern Lebanon, where forces are operating to prevent direct threats against northern Israeli settlements. The ongoing conflict has seen extensive destruction in towns like Bint Jbeil, a key Hezbollah stronghold.
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A Hebrew newspaper quotes the Nahal Brigade commander describing the intense Hezbollah threat from drones and anti-tank missiles in southern Lebanon.

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