IDF Discloses Pre-Ceasefire Raid on Hezbollah Compound in Dibbine Targeting Seventy Strategic Sites

Israeli troops destroyed 70 Hezbollah sites and eliminated 20 operatives in a pre-ceasefire raid in Dibbine, 12km from the border.

By: AXL Media

Published: Apr 22, 2026, 9:53 AM EDT

Source: Information for this report was sourced from The Times of Israel

Strategic Incursion into Dibbine Village

The Israel Defense Forces revealed on Wednesday that troops from the 769th "Hiram" Regional Brigade executed a targeted raid on a major Hezbollah compound in the village of Dibbine. This operation was carried out in the final hours leading up to the implementation of the Lebanon ceasefire agreement. Dibbine, situated nearly 12 kilometers north of the Israeli border, was identified by military intelligence as a critical staging ground for the terror group to launch imminent strikes against Israeli territory.

Intensive Engagement and Site Neutralization

During the condensed timeframe of the mission, Israeli forces engaged in a rapid offensive that successfully struck more than 70 distinct Hezbollah targets within the village. The military reported that the operation was characterized by high intensity combat, with over 20 Hezbollah operatives eliminated through a combination of air strikes and close quarters engagement. The scale of the destruction within the compound suggests it served as a significant logistics and operational hub for the group’s regional activities.

Intelligence Driven Preventive Measures

The decision to raid Dibbine was fueled by specific intelligence indicating that Hezbollah was finalizing plans for cross border attacks from that specific location. By conducting the raid before the ceasefire took effect, the IDF aimed to dismantle the infrastructure required for such operations, thereby reducing the immediate threat to northern Israeli communities. The military stated that the proactive strike was necessary to ensure that the "Hiram" Brigade’s area of responsibility remained secure during the transition to a cessation of hostilities.