Amid complete political silence, the enemy army is attempting to advance north of the Litani River from the village of Zawtar, aiming to seize strategic high ground that would allow it to exert fire control over the city of Nabatieh and eliminate, according to its claims, resistance positions located in the “Ali al-Taher” heights. These movements help explain the intense aerial bombardment targeting villages surrounding the city in recent days.

Meanwhile, resistance statements indicate that the enemy is facing fierce fighting in the area. After aerial images were leaked last night showing tanks and military vehicles positioned in Eastern Zawtar north of the Litani River, the resistance issued 32 military statements, nine of which confirmed attacks on vehicles stationed in Zawtar.

On the ground, the enemy army is seeking to gradually seize strategic geographic areas and secure a bridgehead for its forces north of the Litani River. This position could later be used either to gain political leverage in negotiations with the Lebanese authorities or to expand territorial control should it decide to continue its military advance.

However, controlling the village of Zawtar does not mean controlling all the villages beyond it. The village represents the closest point from the occupied Palestinian border to the area north of the Litani River, and attempts to advance there are aimed at opening their way toward the city of Nabatieh and its surrounding areas.

At the same time, this advance is expected to increase the logistical and human burden on the enemy army, particularly as the resistance relies on suicide drones capable of targeting forces without direct engagement. The resistance is focusing its attacks on support and supply vehicles, including communications units and fuel transport vehicles, as well as bulldozers used to clear paths for tanks and artillery positions, disrupting troop movements and intensifying psychological pressure on soldiers.

In conclusion, the course of the battles has demonstrated the enemy forces’ inability to establish fortified positions in southern Lebanon despite 86 days of war. This has left their field presence dependent either on advancing or withdrawing, as remaining in fixed positions has turned them into direct targets for the resistance.