Israeli Military Conducts Combing Operation in Khiam

The Israeli Defense Forces have initiated a sweeping military operation in the town of Khiam in southern Lebanon on June 28, 2026.

The operation is part of broader military activities being conducted by Israeli forces in the region. Details regarding the scope and objectives of the combing operation remain limited at this stage.

This development comes amid ongoing tensions in southern Lebanon, where military operations have been a recurring occurrence. The Israeli government has maintained that such operations are conducted with advance notification to relevant international parties.

Israeli officials, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Yoav Katz, have previously stated that Israel provides advance notice to the United States and American diplomatic representatives in Lebanon regarding significant military infrastructure operations.