The Israeli military's 36th "Ga'ash" Division is increasing focused ground operations in southern Lebanon to expand the nation's northern defense zone.
Jerusalem, 17 March, 2026 (TPS-IL) — The IDF (Israel Defense Forces) reported that its 36th “Ga’ash (Rage)” Division is expanding what it called “focused ground operations” in southern Lebanon. The division began the operation in Southern Lebanon to expand Israel’s forward (northern) defense zone.
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