2026 Israeli crossing of the Litani River

Summary

On 12 May 2026, the Israeli Defense Forces publicly revealed the existence of a week-long raid that enabled Israeli forces to cross the Litani River, dismantle Hezbollah cells and infrastructure, and occupy the northwestern bank of the river alongside the outskirts of Zawtar al-Sharqiyah. The crossing occurred in the wider context of the 2026 Lebanon War and ended in a decisive Israeli victory.