Senior IDF officials told Army Radio that after completing ground operations in the first line of villages in southern Lebanon, the IDF could establish a strong presence on the border.
The IDF reiterated that it seeks to operate against Hezbollah's infrastructure and capabilities to push the group away from southern Lebanon.
The discovery occurred during one of many raids carried out by the 9th Reserve Brigade against Hezbollah's terror infrastructure and underground infrastructure.
A series of explosions that followed airstrikes on terror structures led the military to identify additional weaponry hiding nearby.
Separately, seven firefighting teams were working to control fires that broke out in several open areas near Kibbutz Amiad.
Israel targets Hezbollah terrorists to prevent attacks, while Hezbollah indiscriminately targets Israeli civilians, yet some criticize Israel for escalating the conflict.
IAF assassinated the Hamas captor of killed hostage Noa Marciano. After a 60-rocket barrage to in northern Israel, one reservist was seriously injured.
Hezbollah has to continue its attacks because it cannot be seen to be abandoning Hamas.
An anti-tank missile hit Kibbutz Dan in northern Israel, injuring one person, and prompting new safety protocols for northern residents.
Israel Fire and Rescue Services have arrived at the scene to extinguish the fire.
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