Israeli army spokesman Avichai Adraee announced that the 162nd Division has completed its preparations to operate on the northern front. He said via “X”: “After about two years of fighting in the Gaza Strip and carrying out a number of exercises that were previously determined within the annual training plan for 2026, the 162nd Division has completed its preparations for work on the northern front in accordance with an assessment of the situation.” He added: "The Israeli army forces will continue to work to defend the residents of the north, strengthen the front line of defense, and protect Hezbollah from growing strength and reconstruction."