The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) conducted a series of raids targeting terrorist infrastructure and weapons depots belonging to Hezbollah's Radwan Force unit in southern Lebanon between 5:46 PM and 6:15 PM UTC on November 6th, 2025. The IDF stated these actions were taken to counter Hezbollah's continued attempts to rebuild its capabilities with the aim of targeting Israel, noting that the Radwan Force had previously planned to occupy the Galilee. The IDF emphasized that Hezbollah places weapons depots within civilian populations, using residents as human shields, and that steps were taken to avoid civilian casualties, including warnings and evacuations. According to IDF Arabic spokesperson Avichay Adraee, the Radwan Force unit, whose leaders were eliminated in September 2024, has been attempting to rebuild its capabilities for two years. Adraee stated that the targeted infrastructure and weapons constituted a violation of understandings between Israel and Lebanon and endangered residents. The IDF reiterated its commitment to eliminating any threat to the State of Israel. These strikes occurred amidst broader regional tensions and reports of Hezbollah planning to expand operations in Venezuela. Separately, Lebanese diplomatic sources speaking to UAE-based EREM News reported that Hezbollah plans to expand its operations in Venezuela, focusing on money laundering, and the production and smuggling of cocaine and Captagon. The group reportedly intends to recruit young supporters in Lebanon and transfer them to Venezuela to bolster these activities. This report comes as concerns about escalation in northern Israel persist following earlier IDF warnings and strikes in Kafr Donin on November 6th, where the Lebanese Army refused evacuation orders for barracks near targeted Hezbollah infrastructure.
