The Israeli army has entered southern Lebanon with ground troops, taking control of several points near the border, as part of its plan to strengthen defenses on the northern front.
According to the Ynet news site, forces of the 91st Division have penetrated the territory of southern Lebanon and are "holding several positions in the area under control," as part of the operation to "strengthen forward defenses," writes VoxNews.
According to the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), Israeli troops are "working to create an additional layer of security for the residents of northern Israel," by conducting extensive raids against Hezbollah infrastructure in Lebanon, with the aim of "preventing threats and infiltration attempts into Israeli territory."