Hundreds of Weapons Discovered Inside School in Southern Lebanon During Shayetet 13 Operation

In a targeted operation in southern Lebanon, IDF forces uncovered a large cache of weapons hidden inside a school in the area of Al-Khiyam–a discovery that once again exposes how terrorist organizations embed military infrastructure deep within civilian environments.

The operation was carried out by Shayetet 13, acting on precise intelligence, as part of ongoing ground activity led by troops from the Givati Brigade to strengthen security along the northern front. The forces operated in the Al-Khiyam area following indications that the site was being used to store weapons, despite its civilian designation.

Inside the school, troops located hundreds of weapons and combat materials. Among them were anti-tank rockets, mortar shells, grenades, launchers, light firearms, and large quantities of explosive devices, explosive materials, and detonation mechanisms–all prepared for use.

Weapons found in school

What made the discovery even more striking were clear markings of the United Nations’ UNHCR agency found within the compound. The presence of internationally marked materials alongside a large weapons stockpile highlights the extent to which civilian spaces, including institutions meant to serve and protect, are being exploited for terrorist purposes.

This is not an isolated case. Hezbollah has consistently embedded its military capabilities within civilian infrastructure, deliberately operating from within populated areas. By doing so, the organization not only advances its ability to carry out attacks, but also places Lebanese civilians directly in harm’s way.

The findings in Al-Khiyam serve as a stark example of this strategy in action–a school repurposed into a weapons depot, positioned within a civilian community. 

Through operations like this, IDF forces continue to locate and dismantle terrorist infrastructure, working to reduce the threat posed to Israeli civilians and to prevent further escalation along the border.