Media: Israel airlifts troops in eastern Lebanon, clashes erupt

Early Monday morning, reports emerged of Israeli troops landing from helicopters on the eastern ridge near the Lebanon–Syria border, followed by heavy fighting in the area.

Hezbollah said Israeli helicopters were spotted approaching from the Syrian side and deploying troops on the Sargaya plain, Caliber.Az reports via Western media.

The group stated that its fighters engaged both the helicopters and ground forces, adding that clashes were ongoing.

Israel has not yet issued an official statement regarding the reported landing or the clashes.

By Khagan Isayev