The Operation That Surprised Hezbollah: "The Only Way Was to Advance at Night, in Complete Darkness"
They marched in silence through the Lebanese thicket, surprised the terrorists in an underground "fortress" and fought at point-blank range. Lt. Col. B., commander of the Golani Reconnaissance Unit, recounts in an interview with Ynet…
Assessment
The account of a ground operation inside Lebanon showcases Israel's willingness to take tactical risks at night, moving through dense terrain to maintain surprise. The commander's open talk of maneuvering beyond the Litani River signals a potential shift in operational posture along the northern border. This suggests the IDF is actively preparing for a larger confrontation, not just retaliatory strikes.