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Israeli Army Division Expand Lebanon Operation

The Israeli military's 36th "Ga'ash" Division is increasing focused ground operations in southern Lebanon to expand the nation's northern defense zone.

March 17, 2026 at 6:51 pm Gil Tanenbaum Security

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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