In a field analysis that reflects the speed of military events in the south, the situation is moving towards a more complex phase, which includes notable efforts to change control and impose new facts on the ground. This is evident through gradual progress in several directions, matched by an effort to integrate the fronts into an integrated geographical scope. This image confirms the information displayed by the interactive map of the “Live U Map” website, which is constantly updated, as it records the progress of Israeli forces on various axes within Lebanese territory.
In details, the military expert, retired Brigadier General Claude Al-Hayek, explained in an interview with, that the Israeli army is continuing to advance on the western axis, as it is moving along the Bayada-Shamaa-Tairharfa line, in an attempt to reach Bint Jbeil.
He stated that “the forces are working first to cut off the Shamaa area and the Butm Mountains, before advancing towards Bint Jbeil, and to continue later towards Aitaroun and Ainata, with the aim of connecting these points on the ground,” noting that “this advance aims to secure communication between the sites, in a way that prevents the presence of any rear force that might pose a threat.”
He added, “After installing these lines, it is expected that the advance will extend towards Markaba and its surroundings, all the way to Al-Adaysa and Kafr Kila, which practically means linking the various front sites within one operational area.”
Regarding the central axis, Al-Hayek indicated that “the Israeli army controls Aitaroun and Marwan Al-Ras, and continues its advance towards Ainata, in an attempt to complete the encirclement around Bint Jbeil,” noting that “the forces are also trying to control the towns of Al-Tiri and Beit Yahoun, without final confirmation yet about the resolution of the situation in them.”
Regarding the Khiam area, he stressed that “the battles are still very violent,” pointing out that “the Israeli forces were able to control about 80% of the town, and are continuing their advance north.”
He pointed out that “the forces advanced towards Taybeh and Markaba, before returning south in an attempt to control Wadi Saluki,” considering that “this region is likely to witness difficult battles, due to its complex geographical nature that is not suitable for the movement of tanks.”
Al-Hayek concluded his speech by stressing that “the field scene reflects a clear attempt to impose a wide geographical cordon and connect the axes together, but the nature of the land, especially in areas such as Wadi Saluki, may impose major challenges on the course of operations in the next stage.”
