Border clashes: Resistance forces targeted Israeli troop gatherings across the border region, including Maroun al-Ras, Mays al-Jabal (including the al-Asi site), Khiam (Talat al-Hamames), Odaisseh, Rab al-Thalathine (Aqaba hill), and the Taybeh project. Multiple Merkava tanks and a D9 bulldozer were struck with guided missiles and direct fire, while drones targeted troops inside positions and tents.

Drone attacks: Attack drones struck Israeli troop concentrations in Maroun al-Ras and near Maskaf Am, alongside direct drone targeting of field positions.

Rocket strikes: Extensive rocket salvos targeted Nahariya, Kiryat Shmona, Metula, al-Malkiya, Dishon, Avivim, Kfar Blum, Ramot Naftali, Zar’it, Shtula, Even Menachem, Beit Hillel, and multiple troop concentrations across the border, including repeated strikes on Taybeh and Khiam.

Strategic military targets: As part of the “Kheibar-1” wave, rockets and drones struck Meron air control base, Dado base (Northern Command), Ein Zeitim base, Amiad base, Shamshon base, the Ma’alot-Tarshiha air defense system, Haifa naval base, and the Shayetet 13 naval commando headquarters at Atlit, alongside the Meron surveillance and air operations control base.

18 March 2026 (33 ops)

Border clashes: Resistance forces engaged Israeli troops attempting to advance near Khiam and the Taybeh project, while targeting troop gatherings in Aitaroun (Khanouq area), Odaisseh (Talat al-Hamames and surrounding areas), Rab al-Thalathine, and Markaba (Marj position).

Drone attacks: Attack drones struck troop concentrations in Kiryat Shmona, the Marj position opposite Markaba, the Yoav barracks in the occupied Syrian Golan, and additional frontline positions, while an Israeli drone was shot down over Marwaniyeh.

Rocket strikes: Salvos targeted Nahariya, Kiryat Shmona, Dishon, Shomera, Kfar Giladi, and repeated strikes on Israeli troop concentrations in Taybeh, Odaisseh, and along the border.

Strategic military targets: Rockets and drones struck Ein Zeitim base near Safad and the Yodfat military industries company east of Haifa, alongside continued targeting of military positions and infrastructure as part of the broader escalation.

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