Three Hezbollah operatives surrender in close-range battle as fighting rages in Bint
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Key Points:
- Intense fighting continued in southern Lebanon's Bint Jbeil area, where three Hezbollah militants, including one from the elite Radwan Force unit, surrendered to IDF soldiers after a close-range battle.
- The captives were transferred to Unit 504, the IDF intelligence unit responsible for interrogations, as the IDF maintains operations to eliminate threats and ensure Israeli security.
- The IDF also conducted airstrikes on Hezbollah installations in the village of Aadshit following increased terrorist activity.
- Lt. Col. A., commander of the 52nd Battalion of the 401st Armored Brigade, was seriously wounded during operations in Bint Jbeil and evacuated for treatment; the incident is under investigation.
- The 52nd Battalion has seen multiple commanders wounded in 2024 during fighting in Gaza, including the death of the 401st Brigade commander, highlighting ongoing operational risks.
