Israel has issued orders for its military to quicken the demolition of houses in so-called border villages in Lebanon. According to Defense Minister Israel Katz, this directive was jointly given by him and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, with the aim of neutralizing threats posed to Israeli communities from these areas. The destruction of infrastructure, particularly bridges over the Litani River in southern Lebanon, has also been emphasized as part of a broader strategy, underlining Israel's determination to ensure its national security against perceived threats from Hezbollah and other militant groups operating from Lebanese territory.

The Israeli army has been instructed to take immediate action to destroy all bridges spanning the Litani River, which officials claim have been utilized for