IDF Deputy Chief of Staff Maj. Gen. Amir Baram visited the border with Syria, where construction of a new land barrier has begun. The measure is aimed at strengthening security and preventing possible infiltrations following the increased attacks by the Lebanese group Hezbollah, which has been actively involved in the conflict since October 8.

General Baram said Israel will not return to the security conditions that existed before October and stressed the army's determination to maintain heightened security along the northern border. He said Israel will respond quickly to any threats and that strengthening border controls is a must to protect civilians and prevent possible attacks.

The construction of a new barrier on the Syrian border marks a change in Israeli military tactics amid growing Hezbollah activity in the region.

Hezbollah is a Lebanese Shia militant and political organization founded in the 1980s and supported by Iran. It has significant influence in Lebanon and is active in the country's political life, representing the interests of the Shia community. Internationally, Hezbollah is known for its military actions against Israel, as well as its participation in the conflict in Syria on the side of government forces. The organization has a developed structure, including a political wing, charitable institutions, and its own armed forces. Many countries, including the United States and the EU, consider Hezbollah a terrorist organization, but it plays an important role in Lebanese politics and security.