Hezbollah’s “Elite Marksmen” Ambush Israeli Forces, Hunt Merkavas Anew

20 March, 2026 02:26

Hezbollah’s resistance fighters ambushed Israeli forces on Thursday, as they engaged in epic clashes with the invaders in the southern Lebanese border with occupied Palestine.

Hezbollah’s Military Media announced in a statement early on Thursday that Islamic Resistance fighters ambushed Israeli forces as they attempted to advance in the southern border town of Taybe.

“For the third time in a week, the Israeli enemy army attempted another advance in the town of Taybeh towards the Baydar Al-Faqa’ani area north of the town. After spotting the advancing enemy force, Islamic Resistance fighters ambushed them, targeting them with guided missiles that destroyed one of the tanks,” the statement read.
“The enemy then attempted to continue its advance towards the Abu Makna area in Deir Siryan, but the elite marksmen again targeted them with guided missiles, scoring direct hits and destroying five Merkava tanks. Enemy soldiers were seen fleeing the area of ​​engagement,” Hezbollah’s statement added.

It noted that the Israeli forces subsequently brought in several helicopters to evacuate the casualties under heavy fire and smoke cover.

“The fighters then targeted the evacuation area with rocket barrages and artillery shells,” the statement concluded.

Al Manar correspondent in south Lebanon Ali Shoeib announced that the number of destroyed Merkavas in south Lebanon reached 27 since the war started on March 2.
The term “elite marksmen” was notably invoked by former Hezbollah Secretary General Martyr Sayyed Hasan Nasrallah in warning against any Israeli invasion of Lebanon, emphasizing that highly trained fighters stand ready to precisely target advancing israeli enemy forces and their vehicles.

Hezbollah Military Media
Meanwhile, Hezbollah Military Media issued a long series of statements which detailed many other attacks launched by the Resistance against the Israeli enemy.

Drones and missile salvos attacked settlements, like Kiryat Shmona , Even Menachem, Margaliot, Malkieh, Menara and Shtula, occupation bases and sites, including Yodivat Military Industries Company, east of Haifa, Tifn base, east of the occupied city of Acre, Hadbat Al-Ajel in Kfar Youval settlement, Alma Al-Shaab, Adather, and the gatherings of the Israeli occupation forces and vehicles in South Lebanon border villages and positions, like Harmon, Misgav Am, Khirbet Al-Menara (off Houla), Labbouneh, Maroun Al-Ras, Mays Al-Jabal, Aitaroun, Al-Adaisseh, and Taybeh.

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