Eight months after the ceasefire, the Israeli military has confirmed what was long suspected: IDF troops are operating on the ground inside Lebanese territory.

Behind the apparent quiet on the northern border, Hezbollah has been working to rebuild its infrastructure and presence. But Israel isn’t standing by. The newly revealed operations reflect an ongoing effort by the IDF and Israel’s security establishment to thwart Hezbollah’s resurgence — before the next round of conflict ignites.