The IDF announced today that military operations in southern Lebanon are being led by the elite Unit 98, which previously operated in Gaza.

It is an airborne paratrooper and commando division of the Israel Defense Forces under the Central Command.

The structure of the unit:

The IDF announced: “After operating in Gaza, where the soldiers of the 98th division gained skills and operational experience, they moved north and are now conducting limited, localized, targeted operations that began last night.

We will continue to fight to achieve all the goals of the war, including the dismantling of Hamas, the return of our hostages and the restoration of security in northern Israel.”

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The 7th Armored Brigade is also participating in the operations in southern Lebanon.

These elite groups have been preparing for this particular one for the past few weeks.