This is an entry from: Live: Israel says it will control bridges and area south of Lebanon’s Litani River
Israel reinforces eastern border, calls up 100,000 troops
1 March 2026 16:52 GMT
The Israeli military says it has bolstered its presence along the eastern border, deploying rapid response units and setting up advanced operations rooms near the frontiers with Lebanon and Syria.
The army said the move aims to monitor developments closely and safeguard Israelis as the conflict widens.
Channel 14 reported that the military has called up 100,000 reservists to support the war effort and heightened security measures, adding that authorities have raised the alert level across all fronts