The Israeli army has announced its continued operations within the 'security zone,' as directed by political authorities, allowing the Lebanese army to prepare to take control of two pilot areas.
The Israeli army maintains 'operational control with fire' in all areas under its control and prohibits the return of residents or Hezbollah militants to these regions.
On the ground, strikes targeted a station opposite the Imam Sadr Clinic between the towns of Al-Taybeh and Deir Siryan, as well as raids on Qlawiyeh and Al-Nabatiyeh Al-Fawqa.
The Israeli army conducted explosions and burned houses in the town of Khiam, while advancing its vehicles. The vicinity of Shebaa was targeted with phosphorous shells.
Furthermore, Israeli forces launched cluster shells targeting the outskirts of Shebaa and Shuwaya in the district of Hasbaya.
An Israeli drone dropped two stun grenades near a house in the eastern neighborhood of Barraachit in the Bint Jbeil district as a resident visited his home.
This afternoon, an Israeli drone dropped a stun grenade near farmers at the Abi Al-Saki spring with no casualties.
The drone attacked open land in the town of Froun without resulting in casualties. Reports indicated an Israeli explosion near Taybeh in Southern Lebanon.
An Israeli drone dropped a stun grenade near the Teacher's Home at the Nabatiyeh - Upper Nabatiyeh junction.
Evening Escalation: Channel 12 reported that northern residents were advised about possible loud explosions due to expected infrastructure targeting operations within Lebanon.
Similarly, sources informed 'Al-Hadath' that the Israeli army is preparing to demolish a Hezbollah tunnel network in Southern Lebanon.
The Channel 12 reported that the Israeli army will use 'an unprecedented amount of explosives' to destroy the tunnels.
Simultaneously, Israeli airstrikes targeted the town of Meivdoun and conducted raids on villages in Nabatiyeh.
'Health': The Emergency Health Operations Center of the Ministry of Public Health reported that 'an Israeli stun grenade caused injuries to two civilians in the town of Burj Qalawayeh, Bint Jbeil district.'
Clash with 'Hezbollah': The Israeli army announced the death of Captain David Hazut (21 years old) from Ashkelon, a platoon leader in the 12th Battalion of the Golani Brigade, during a battle in Southern Lebanon.
Another Israeli soldier was injured in the incident.
According to Hebrew media, during a military operation by the 12th Battalion of the Golani Brigade in Deir Siryan in the Nabatiyeh district, within Division 36's sector, the force clashed with a 'Hezbollah' team seemingly setting an ambush.
The Israeli narrative added: 'During the firefight involving light weapons and rockets, Captain David Hazut was killed and other soldiers were injured. Shortly after, the air force launched a raid to disable additional firing sources.'
'Channel 15' detailed the event: 'Golani Brigade fighters encountered a Hezbollah member in Deir Siryan, resulting in Captain David Hazut's death and light injury to another soldier.'
'Channel 15' noted that post-incident, forces began sweeping operations to locate the Hezbollah member, targeting regional objectives, with sweeps ongoing.
In the evening, Israeli army spokesperson Ella Wawyia posted on 'X': 'During the night (Sunday), a force from the Golani Brigade engaged a Hezbollah militant upon entering a suspicious site near Deir Siryan in Southern Lebanon.'
'The clash resulted in the death of Captain David Hazut (may he rest in peace) and minor injury to another fighter. After extensive sweeps by Defense Forces in the area, forces located and eliminated the suspect inside a nearby building.'