# The 98th Division joined operations alongside the 91st, 36th, 146th and 162nd divisions.

*fintech · news · 2026-04-07 · Middle East Monitor*

## Key points

- The Israeli army has deployed the 98th Division to southern Lebanon, joining four other divisions.
- Israel's current operations aim to push Hezbollah fighters north of the Litani River.
- The Israeli military plans to control front-line villages and continue operations post-war with Iran.
- Operations in southern Lebanon are considered more complex than those in Gaza due to the terrain.

**Countries:** Israel, Lebanon

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