IDF Destroys Hezbollah Tunnels in Southern Lebanon, Secures Border Area
The Israeli military announced Thursday evening that it has destroyed Hezbollah's underground tunnel network in the Ali Taher mountain ridge in southern Lebanon, completing the organization of the security zone. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz stated in a joint press conference that the destruction of these tunnels marks a significant achievement in securing Israel's northern border.
The tunnels, described as a strategic infrastructure built over two decades with Iranian funding and planning, were intended to serve as a base for Hezbollah to attack northern Israel. According to the announcement, the destroyed infrastructure and command center on the ridge were designed to control observation and fire on the Israeli towns of Metula and Kiryat Shmona.
The operation, carried out by forces from Division 36, has resulted in the complete operational control of the Ali Taher ridge, both above and below ground. This action is seen as a critical step in neutralizing threats emanating from Lebanon and ensuring the safety of Israeli communities near the border.
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