Details of an Israeli Military Failure: Hezbollah Ambush Foils Attempt to Cross Litani River

Hebrew media outlets have revealed precise details of a failed military operation carried out by the Israeli occupation army deep in southern Lebanon late last March. Investigations showed that a special force fell into a well-laid ambush by Hezbollah fighters during a failed attempt to cross the Litani River, which led to the mission's failure and inflicted significant human and material losses on the force.

According to media sources citing the military investigation, the operation, which began on March 27, aimed to seize strategic points in the Beaufort area. A joint force participated in this mission, including an elite group from the 890th Paratrooper Battalion along with elements from the 'Yahalom' unit, specialized in engineering and difficult tasks.

The investigations revealed that the Israeli force underwent intensive training and preparations for about 36 hours before the field movement began, including securing logistical equipment and boats for crossing. Upon execution, the forces were surprised by a barrage of mortar shells and rockets launched by Hezbollah fighters with high precision, which deprived the occupation of the element of surprise in the first minutes of the confrontation.

The fierce engagement resulted in the death of Sergeant 'Moshe Yitzhak Hakohain' and the injury of about twenty other soldiers with varying degrees of severity, including field officers who were leading the force. Sources stated that the intensity of the fire forced the commanders into a state of operational hesitation between completing the mission or immediate withdrawal to save the remaining soldiers.

Regarding the withdrawal details, reports indicated that the 'Yahalom' engineering unit was forced to leave the site under heavy bombardment, leaving behind sensitive military equipment including bulldozers and rubber boats. The paratrooper battalion remained in the area for a short period to provide fire cover for the evacuation of the wounded, which was carried out with great difficulty amidst continuous targeting by the resistance.

The Israeli military command decided to halt the entire operation more than an hour after the confrontation began, describing the withdrawal as 'tactical' to preserve the force. This revelation comes amid escalating field tensions and the ongoing aggression launched by the occupation on various areas of Lebanon since early last March.

Statistics indicate that the recent Israeli aggression has resulted in nearly 1,500 martyrs, in a wave of escalation that began after the assassination of the Iranian Supreme Leader and the violation of ceasefire understandings. The occupation army claims that its ground and air operations aim to establish a buffer security zone, but field realities show fierce resistance hindering its progress.

It is worth noting that this failed operation reflects the magnitude of the field challenges faced by the occupation army in its attempts to penetrate southern Lebanon by land, despite air superiority. Sources confirm that leaving military equipment on the battlefield is a professional failure added to the failure to achieve the strategic objectives of the long-planned military operation.

The military investigation showed that the Yahalom unit withdrew from the site, leaving behind military equipment and bulldozers under intense fire.