Israel conducts ground raids against Hezbollah near Lebanon border

Israel has begun small ground raids against Hezbollah, focusing on infrastructure near the Lebanon border. This marks a shift from previous tensions, as Israel has now declared three northern communities as “closed military zones.” The U.S. State Department confirmed that Israel informed them about these limited operations. Meanwhile, Lebanese troops have retreated from positions along the southern border, moving at least five kilometers north. There have been no direct clashes reported between Israeli forces and Hezbollah militants. The last significant ground combat between the two occurred during a month-long war in 2006.