JERUSALEM (VINnews) — Forces from the Chashmonaim Brigade operating in South Lebanon identified and arrested a terrorist from Hezbollah’s Radwan Force who was planning an imminent attack against IDF troops. The suspect surrendered and was transferred for interrogation in Unit 504. The arrest took place amid extensive operations to dismantle terrorist infrastructure.

Chashmonaim Brigade fighters continue broad operational activity in southern Lebanon. On Wednesday, the forces successfully identified and captured a terrorist from Hezbollah’s elite Radwan unit, who had been planning an attack against IDF forces in the immediate timeframe.

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According to the IDF, troops are operating routinely south of the forward defense line with the goal of locating weapons and clearing out Hezbollah terrorist infrastructure, while preventing direct threats to northern Israeli communities.

An IDF spokesperson stated: “The IDF will continue to operate to defend the forward defense line and to remove threats against the citizens of Israel and IDF forces.” This statement comes amid continued operational activity by IDF forces in southern Lebanon, as well as repeated violations of the ceasefire by the Hezbollah terrorist organization.