Israeli army deploys another division for ground incursion in southern Lebanon

JERUSALEM

The Israeli army deployed another division on Tuesday for its ground incursion into southern Lebanon, according to local media.

Israel’s Army Radio said that the 210th Division was conducting targeted ground raids in Mount Dov (Shebaa Farms).

The army has earlier announced the deployment of four divisions for its ground operation in southern Lebanon.

A military division typically comprises more than one military brigade and, according to military standards, consists of over 10,000 soldiers.

The Israeli army does not specify the number of troops participating in its ground incursion in southern Lebanon.

The army said early Tuesday that its 810th Brigade had conducted targeted raids on Hezbollah’s Radwan Force positions in southern Lebanon over the past week.

A military statement claimed that weapons, surveillance equipment, and military infrastructure were uncovered and destroyed during the raids.

Regional tensions have escalated due to Israel’s brutal offensive on the Gaza Strip, which has killed nearly 42,400 people, mostly women and children, following a Hamas attack last year.

The conflict has spread to Lebanon, with Israel launching deadly strikes across the country, which have killed more than 1,500 people and injured over 4,500 others since Sept. 23.

*Writing by Rania Abu Shamala