Hezbollah is still maintaining a vast, deeply concealed military infrastructure carved into strategic terrain of rock and high ground, security sources told Kataeb.org. Heavy artillery has been moved north of the Litani River through a network of fortified tunnels and passageways. Most of these sites remain beyond the reach of the Lebanese Army, with no concrete steps taken to dismantle them or place them under state control.

At the same time, informed sources said Hezbollah continues to receive direct financial support from Tehran through closed channels, aimed at rebuilding its capabilities and restoring its military readiness. That support is expected to be activated at what is seen as the right regional moment—specifically in the event of a potential confrontation between Washington and Tehran—when Hezbollah is widely expected to emerge as a frontline actor by launching rockets toward Israel. The scenario aligns with recent public remarks by the group’s secretary-general, Naim Qassem, who said Hezbollah was ready to back Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, if he were to face any direct threat.

A security source tracking developments in southern Lebanon told Kataeb.org that Hezbollah still has the capacity to carry out high-impact operations, including attacks on armored vehicles, precision sniper fire and limited infiltration attempts. The source said the group is now operating in a more cautious and organized manner than in previous phases, reflecting a deliberate shift from sustained activity to carefully calculated strikes.

The same source added that members of Iran’s Quds Force are still entering Lebanon through multiple routes, with no apparent restrictions on the continued flow of logistical and military support from the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. The effort is part of what the source described as a clear push to reorganize ranks and make up for losses suffered in recent months.

According to observers, Lebanese officials recognize that the area north of the Litani remains the most difficult challenge to address. It is seen as the last zone on which Hezbollah is betting to preserve a margin for field-level retaliation against Israel, given its geographic proximity and military sensitivity. That calculation, analysts say, helps explain the recent uptick in Israeli strikes on the area, sending a message that goes beyond tactical considerations and appears aimed at imposing new realities on the ground.