IDF Discovers Hezbollah Weapons Cache Hidden Inside Civilian Home in Southern Lebanon

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced on Tuesday evening that troops from the 769th Brigade Combat Team, operating under the command of the 91st Division, conducted operations in the village of Talousa in southern Lebanon.

During the mission, the forces carried out raids on buildings that had been identified in advance by Israeli intelligence as suspected Hezbollah sites.

(Photo: IDF Spokesperson's Unit)

While searching the village, the troops uncovered several concealed weapons depots containing RPG launchers, large quantities of ammunition, and numerous small arms.

According to the IDF, the operation once again exposed what it described as Hezbollah's systematic use of civilians and civilian infrastructure.

The military stated that soldiers entered a residential home in the village and discovered a substantial cache of weapons hidden inside a bedroom. According to the IDF, the weapons had been prepared for immediate use against Israeli forces.

(Photo: IDF Spokesperson's Unit)

Among the items recovered were powerful explosive devices, launchers and advanced anti-tank missiles, RPG rockets ready for launch, tactical combat equipment including protective vests and helmets, as well as official Hezbollah flags.

The IDF said the findings further demonstrate what it described as Hezbollah's practice of storing military equipment inside civilian homes in southern Lebanon.