IDF conducts exercises to prepare for combat deep in Lebanon 

Troops of the 146st Division and the reserve 205th Armored Brigade carried out in the past few weeks exercises simulating maneuvers in Lebanon, the military said on Monday.

The military exercise included a simulation of combat in the North, the rapid deployment of forces in the area, and troops’ preparedness for the attack. 

In parallel, forces carried out an exercise in which they learned about daytime and nighttime operational models that simulate warfare deep inside Lebanese territory. 

The IDF also stated that troops exercised fighting in a built-up area and advancing on mountainous terrain, among others.

IDF continues hitting targets in Lebanon

Concurrently, the IDF continued striking terror targets in southern Lebanon.

A UAV struck a motorcycle in the area of Bint Jbeil in southern Lebanon on Monday, according to Israeli media citing Lebanese reports.

Later on Monday, the IDF said jets had carried out a strike in the Aynata area of southern Lebanon. A Hezbollah terrorist who was detected in the area from which launches had been fired into the northern Israeli locality of Malkia earlier in the day was killed in the attack.

The military further noted jets had targeted a Hezbollah military structure in the Aitaroun area of southern Lebanon.