IDF Withdraws from Ali Taher Ridge After Destroying Hezbollah Tunnels, Remains on High Alert

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has withdrawn from the strategic Ali Taher Ridge in southern Lebanon after completing the destruction of a Hezbollah underground tunnel complex in the area. Soldiers are now reorganizing along the "yellow line," the border demarcation, but will maintain control of the Beaufort fortress. Despite the withdrawal from the ridge, the IDF continues to conduct strikes in the Ali Taher area and nearby villages to prevent Hezbollah operatives from returning.

The military is monitoring these areas through artillery fire and observation. Concurrently, coordination with the Lebanese government is underway to explore the possibility of deploying Lebanese army forces to the evacuated zones. The IDF remains on high alert due to concerns of a potential Hezbollah response, though relative quiet has been maintained in the sector recently.

In parallel, the IDF is considering a significant reduction in its forces operating in Lebanon. The plan involves transferring some regular army brigades to the Judea and Samaria region (West Bank) to alleviate the burden on reserve soldiers. However, no final decision has been made regarding this troop redeployment, and the alert level in Lebanon remains high.