IDF 55th Brigade deepens defense line 12 km from Lebanon border amid Hezbollah infiltration concerns

The Israeli 55th Brigade has extended its defensive line to 12 km from the Lebanon border, reflecting a new operational mode in southern Lebanon. Israeli forces are concerned that Hezbollah will exploit the ceasefire to infiltrate gaps in the 'yellow line,' with reports of excessive ammunition caches in nearly every house. This indicates a shift from active combat to a defensive posture focused on preventing Hezbollah rearmament and infiltration.