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Mar 30

🧵Lebanon Update: Significant advances have been reported along four axes over the past 2 days.

> The 226th Reserve Paratroopers Brigade of the 146th Division deepened its advances along the Tyre coastal road, securing the entirety of al-Bayada. At the very least, the Black Vulture Anti-Tank Company of the 35th Paratroopers Brigade has been operating in conjuction with the 226th Brigade during the battles for Naqoura & al-Bayada. It is possible that reservists from the 202nd Battalion of the 35th Brigade have also been assigned to the 226th.

> In conjunction with these coastal advances, other elements of the 146th Division advanced past Aalma ash-Shaab and pushed through forestry, creaks, local roads, and the hamlet of Jejim, eventually arriving at the southern and eastern outskirts of Shamaa. Shamaa's flanks are now compromised due to this two pronged attack. Hezbollah (Aziz & Radwan) cells are simultaneously defending against advances from al-Bayada to the west and Jejim to the south.

> This leaves roughly ~10km^2 of open territory between the two Israeli attack vectors in limbo. Organized Hezbollah resistance in this area has dissipated, but there may be isolated fighters who were unable to withdraw. The hamlet of Hamoul and the nearby campsites haven't been cleared yet.

> Elements of the 401st Armored Brigade have deepened their infiltrations in the Beit Lif axis. Hezbollah is already firing ATGMs and mortars at Israeli forces pushing from newly established bases in al-Qouzah to southern Beit Lif. IDF has also established a corridor along Debel's western/northern outskirts that allows them to access large swathes of open fields, forested areas, and streams.

> IDF has galvanized on these forward positions north of Debel in several ways. First of all they pushed past Ain el-Aayoun and are already clashing with Hezbollah cells in eastern Beit Lif. They're also approaching the southernmost houses in Rchaf, northwest of Birket al-Hajar.

> IDF's pincer manuever on Bint Jbeil is well underway. From the west IDF is only 4km away, but first has to clear vanguard forces in Hanine and At-Tiri. However, the eastern flank is far closer to Bint Jbeil. Elements of the 91st Territorial Division largely cleared Aitaroun in part due to head on-advances from through the dense Khallaq neighborhood. But the more momentous attack vector originated from Jabal Kuhayl, just northeast of Maroun el-Ras.

> Maroun el-Ras is already under full IDF control and is being used as a springboard to attack Hay el-Maslakh. The 91st is also pushing northwards along the ridges east of Maroun el-Ras, cutting off the Marjayoun-Bint Jbeil road and occupying the rural areas east of Aainata.

> Hezbollah confirmed this advance, saying that Israeli forces pushed from Tallet Ghidmassé (a notable height that is similar in elevation to much of Bint Jbeil) into the eastern outskirts of Aainata, including the Martyrs Stadium. Hezbollah claims they ambushed the Israeli infantry with IEDs, ATGMs, small arms, and hit 2 Merkavas with FPV drones.

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Mar 24

Lebanon Update: Many advances, troops deployments, and new footage to go through: 👇

> The 810th Mountain Brigade advanced 1.7km past the Lebanese border and started combing operations along the eastern outskirts of Chebaa. Geolocated footage shows the 810th Brigade demolishing a house on the eastern ridge overlooking the town. (x.com/MarioLeb79/sta…)

> In recent days the 810th Brigade also expanded its presence southwest of Kfarchouba all the way to the forested height in the Shanouh area, overlooking Halta.

> Local media and administrative sources reported an IDF raid into Halta in early March 24th. Israeli soldiers entered several houses and kidnapped one person. On March 23rd the IDF also entered houses and farmland in the Khansa Valley, south of Darjat.

> The Israeli troop deployments across the easternmost section of the Lebanese border is relatively thin but they've gradually expanded their buffer zone, locating tunnels and demolishing isolated structures. Hezbollah has barely mentioned this theater in their daily statements. This is because:

1) This front is disconnected from more substantial IDF advances into populated areas south of the Litani River

2) Sunnis make up the vast majority fo Kfarshouba and Chebaa. This isn't to say Hezbollah doesn't have local cells and infrastructure in these regions, but it's far less defined. IDF has other interests in these towns though do to their hostility to Jamaa Islamiya.

> IDF has seized the vast majority of al-Khiam. In recent days the 84th Givati Brigade (operating under the 91st Territorial Division) cleared the dense central neighborhood of the final Radwan cells. During combing operations Givati apprehended 2 Hezbollah fighters planning to launch anti-tank weapons.

> IDF is already demolishing structures (including a minaret and highly-elevated houses) in central and eastern al-Khiam. Geolocated footage shows soldiers from Givati's 846th Patrol Battalion operating in the town's center with a tank convoy.
(x.com/Me1Ray/status/…)

> Hezbollah vestiges continue hiding and conducting hit-and-run attacks from the chalets in the western and northwestern outskirts of Khiam. These forces are trying to drag out the fighting so Givati can't push deeper towards Ebel al-Saqi, Dibbine, and northern Marjayoun. Israeli airstrikes also killed the commander of the Khiam sector, Muhammad Ali Asaf.

> The Golani Infantry and 188th Armored Brigades have largely taken over Taybeh. Large-scale demolitions of houses are already occurring in the town center. (x.com/Me1Ray/status/…)

> During the clashes in Taybeh last week, Golani uncovered tunnels and high-elevated staging points with ATGMs, sniper rifles, Kalashnikovs, submachine guns, and grenades. Demolitions using pre-positioned explosive charges are a telltale sign that the IDF feels the surrounding regions have been sufficiently cleared of hostile cells. This is reaffirmed by Hezbollah's statement today that they targeted a D9 bulldozer in Baydar al-Faqani (northern Taybeh).

> Hezbollah fighters from the Radwan Force and Nasser Division have withdrawn to heights west of Taybeh in Deir Seryan and Qantara. They still control forward ATGM positions on the ridge north of the Litani River.

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Mar 19

Lebanon Update: Notable changes across most axes over the past few days have now been confirmed

> 810th Mountain Brigade occupied sections of the Daf esh-Sheikh mountain peak on the Lebanese side of the border. From there they advanced towards the eastern outskirts of Chebaa and started demolishing chalets.

> The Lebanese Army advanced from its border positions around en-Nouqar (south of Chebaa). They regrouped around the town's entrance, the local pharmacy, and the municipal building.

> IDF continues pushing deeper into al-Khiam through the eastern part of the town and local roads on the far-eastern perimeter. The IDF is pushing into Khiam's northernmost neighborhood, Jlahiye, in an effort to sever the connection between the Radwan cells serving as a vanguard force and Ebel el-Saqi on the rear.

> An IDF compilation of air/drone strikes proved that the 869th Field Intelligence Battalion is involved in surveying Khiam. The 869th Battalion is subordinate to the 91st Territorial Division. This indicates that the 91st Division is still involved in some operations in Khiam, while the headquarters and most of the manpower has been moved to the Bint Jbeil region.

> The same IDF footage geolocated by @Me1Ray shows a tank firing at a Hezbollah cell hiding in a house in center of al-Khiam. This portion of the town very dense and contains winding alleyways and highly-elevated ATGM positions.

> Given the use of tanks it's possible elements of the 7th Armored Brigade of the 36th Division are involved in the advance. The only other option is that the 401st Armored Brigade of the 162nd Division is split between al-Khiam and Ayta ash-Shab.

> Hezbollah also acknowledges the Israeli presence in al-Khiam. They claim to have repelled an Israeli advance past the detention center.

> 36th Armored Brigade is clearing southern Kfar Kela. The advances originate from staging points in Metula and Odaisseh. There's still a small pocket of Hezbollah resistance in the far western part of the town, in the Qaitoule neighborhood.

> Forward Radwan cells are dragging out the fighting there in order to deny the IDF unabated access to Al-Awaida Hill, which would connect Taybeh to Kfar Kela. It would also open the gateways to the southern bank of the Litani River.

> IDF has taken over the majority of Taybeh via local routes originating from Odaisseh. IDF took over the Jabal Amel Project in southern Taybeh, and from there they're pushing the Al-Rihani area and the town's western outskirts. The town center is contested. Hezbollah claims they targeted Israeli forces in Taybeh 4 times today.

> IDF pushed deeper into the Jdeideh neighborhood in northern Meiss al-Jabal. They advanced along the Marjayoon-Bint Jbeil road & the Krum Almurah park. The current focus is on infiltrating or squeezing Hezbollah out of the dense town center. There was also a minor incursion toward Blida's outskirts from the Yiftach post to the east.

> No new IDF progress past the Al-Khanouq neighborhood in southern Aitaroun. The 91st Division has advance from the hills to the east into Maroun el-Ras itself.

> The cutoff point between Maroun el-Ras and Hay el-Maslakh is rather arbitrary, but it seems like the IDF's operational objective is to advance along the slight less dense southeastern outskirts of Bint Jbeil so they can launch a two-pronged attack on the stronghold from both Maroun el-Ras and Aitaroun.

> Israeli armored vehicles crossed the Lebanese border around Ein el-Khirba and advanced from south to north along Yaroun's main road, bypassing most of the houses located east of the road.

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Mar 12

Really important thread🧵👇
Israel appears to be setting conditions for a revolt in Tehran. UAVs have struck targets since day one, but tonight they reached a new zenith. There is a particular emphasis on monitoring and striking checkpoints set up in Tehran, Karaj, and Varamin.

The roadblocks, checkpoints, and newly formed military deployment points were set up by the following Iranian security organs:
- Basij
1. Imam Ali Battalions (meant to counter street protests)
2. University Basij Cadets
- FARAJA
1. Iranian Prevention Police
2. Iranian Public Security Police
3. Iranian Police Special Units
4. Greater Tehran Police Command
5. Traffic Police
IRGC
1. IRGC Intelligence Organization
2. IRGC Ground Forces

(Credit to @INTELonIRAN for compiling these images)

These security forces set up checkpoints along highways and neighborhood entrances. FARAJA, IRGC, and Basij deployed technical vehicles mounted with machine guns at key sites in the city center. Hermes-450/900 & Herons tracked these movements and targeted at least dozens of security posts.

The number cited by Fars News during the evening was 29, and it certainly increased since then. Fars also reported that these drone strikes killed at least 10 IRGC/Basij personnel. Again, Israel likely used Herons and Hermes to launch precision-guided attacks. Harop loitering UAVs are another option.

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Mar 4

Summary of day one of Israel's invasion of Lebanon🧵

Israeli operations are still nascent, with the focus being on slow, methodical advances along similar routes as the 2024 invasion. There is a focus on flanking border towns by assuming positions on nearby dominant heights.

The most eventful section of the border is the east. At 2:45pm Hezbollah claimed they scored a direct hit on a Merkava tank in the Al-Samakah position, located on the hills east of Kfar Chouba. This Israeli attack vector is favorable as they're occupying positions 1400m above sea level while the village itself is at 1150m.

The largest attacks occured south of al-Khiam. Israeli forces occupied the salient between Metula and Ghajar that was essentially unpopulated. Israeli tanks and armored vehicles are advancing south of al-Khiam along the Hamametz Ridge (600m). Heavy tank and artillery fire was recorded in al-Khiam throughout the night of March 2nd.

Israel is trying to drive a wedge between the al-Khiam and Kfar Kela garrisons by advancing along the vertical portion of the Marjayoun-Bint Jbeil road. Hezbollah shelled Israeli gathering points in the Galilee Panhandle such as Kfar Yuval and Metula (where they claimed they direct hit a Merkava tank).

Israeli tanks advanced along the Tel Nahas height (600m) in order to flank Kfar Kela from the north. At 3pm Hezbollah claims they directly hit a Merkava tank on this hill. At 3:30 apparently two additional tanks were sent to assist in evacuating the first tank that was hit. Hezbollah claims they targeted these tanks with ATGMs, foricng them to withdraw under the cover of smoke.

An Israeli Merkava tank and Namer APC were geolocated in the southern outskirts of Aadaysit Marjaayoun, confirming reports that Israeli forces occupied heights south of the village (800).

There's also a minor Israeli presence along the ridge between Margaliot and Houla, but this area was already occupied before today's advances.
x.com/fdov21/status/…

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Feb 28

Starting a new Iran war thread as the last one is cluttered. Footage is trickling in from US/Israeli attacks on western Iran, including significant explosions at the Zanjan ballistic missile storage and launch base. This site suffered moderate damage during the last war.