Convoys of the Israel Defense Forces transporting armored vehicles have been spotted moving toward the border with Lebanon, signaling a significant escalation in Israel’s northern strategy. The movement comes shortly after Defense Minister Israel Katz announced plans for Israel to occupy southern Lebanon up to the Litani River. This proposed advance would establish a roughly 30-kilometer security buffer aimed at reducing the threat posed by Hezbollah rocket attacks. The development marks one of the most assertive Israeli military postures along the northern front in years.