The Israeli military announced a significant reorganization of its forces along the Lebanese border, six months after a ceasefire paused hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah.

The Israeli army said on Wednesday it had withdrawn the 146th Reserve Division, which had been overseeing operations in the western section of the frontier since the start of the conflict. Responsibility for the entire length of the border, stretching from the coastal town of Rosh Hanikra to the edge of Mount Dov, will now fall to the 91st “Galilee” Regional Division.

Despite the reshuffling, the number of troops stationed along the border will remain largely unchanged, being approximately three times greater than pre-war levels. These forces will now operate under the command of the 91st Division, rather than the demobilized 146th.

To better manage the tense and complex situation, the 91st Division is also establishing a third regional brigade focused on the central sector of the border. This new unit joins the 300th “Baram” Brigade in the west and the 769th “Hiram” Brigade in the east. For now, the division’s 8th Reserve Armored Brigade is temporarily fulfilling the duties of the new central brigade, whose formal name and structure have yet to be finalized.

In addition, the Israeli army said it is incorporating the recently reactivated 946th Air Defense Battalion into the division’s operations. The unit specializes in counter-drone warfare, a capability increasingly seen as vital given Hezbollah’s use of UAVs.