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IDF's Shayetet 13 Launches Historic Operation in Lebanon

4/16/2026

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On April 16, 2026, Shayetet 13 conducted an operation in Naqoura, Lebanon—the first incursion there since 2000, signaling a shift in Israel Defense Forces (IDF) strategy after the October 7 massacre.
Since 2023, Israel's Shayetet 13, Mossad, and Shin Bet intensified cooperation.
The navy has carried out missions, including targeted killings of Iranian and Hamas officials.
The navy collaborated with Shin Bet and IDF Intelligence Corps in Hamas commanders assassinations.

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Story summary

On April 16, 2026, Shayetet 13 conducted an operation in Naqoura, Lebanon—the first incursion there since 2000, signaling a shift in Israel Defense Forces (IDF) strategy after the October 7 massacre.
Since 2023, Israel's Shayetet 13, Mossad, and Shin Bet intensified cooperation.
The navy has carried out missions, including targeted killings of Iranian and Hamas officials.
The navy collaborated with Shin Bet and IDF Intelligence Corps in Hamas commanders assassinations.