Hezbollah Ground Raid Thwarted Near Metula by IDF Forces
Israeli Defense Forces engaged in a direct ground skirmish with a Hezbollah special forces cell attempting to infiltrate the border near Metula. The engagement involved small arms fire and anti-tank missiles before the cell retreated into Southern Lebanon.
Date: April 8, 2026
Location: Northern District, Israel
Conflict: Israel-Hezbollah Conflict
Category: ground battle
Severity: HIGH
Casualties reported: 6
Displaced: 120
Source: Times of Israel