The Israel Defense Forces said on the 23rd it struck an armed group earlier inside the Israel-held "security zone" in southern Lebanon. The IDF said it found a group operating near its troops on the Ali Taher ridge and struck them, gave no casualty figures, and warned it will not allow HEZBOLLAH to harm Israeli soldiers or civilians, saying it will continue operations to eliminate "direct threats."

2026-06-23

The Israel Defense Forces said on the 23rd it struck an armed group earlier inside the Israel-held "security zone" in southern Lebanon. The IDF said it found a group operating near its troops on the Ali Taher ridge and struck them, gave no casualty figures, and warned it will not allow HEZBOLLAH to harm Israeli soldiers or civilians, saying it will continue operations to eliminate "direct threats."