IDF finds weapons near UN posts in southern Lebanon
Israeli forces seized rifles, rockets, and surveillance gear from sites within 250 meters of UNIFIL locations, citing continued threats despite the ceasefire.
By Rafael Delgado ·
The Israeli Defense Forces announced on Sunday that troops uncovered two weapons caches in southern Lebanon, both situated within 250 meters of United Nations posts. The discovery occurred during operations conducted by the 91st Division in the region's security zone.
Soldiers from the Oded 9th Brigade Combat Team searched the area of Meiss El Jabal and found one stockpile inside a civilian home. That location was roughly 200 meters from a UN post. A second cache was found in a storage facility approximately 100 meters from another UN position.
The military stated that the seized items included Kalashnikov rifles, RPG launchers and rockets, a PK machine gun, fragmentation grenades, and an explosive device. Ammunition, communications gear, and surveillance equipment were also recovered from these sites.
IDF personnel reported that the weapons were stored alongside boxes of humanitarian aid. Emblems for the Amal and Hezbollah organizations, which Israel designates as terrorist groups, were found at the sites.
In a separate operation near Et Tiri, troops from the Kfir Brigade Combat Team located an apartment about 250 meters from a UN post. The military said Hezbollah had used the unit for military purposes. Inside, soldiers found surveillance equipment, combat gear, living supplies, and Hezbollah emblems.
The Israeli military accused UNIFIL of failing in its mission and stated that terrorist groups were exploiting the force's inaction. The IDF said it would continue removing threats while remaining committed to the ceasefire agreement.
