IDF Uncovers Extensive Hezbollah Terror Tunnel Network Beneath Strategic Bofor Outpost in Southern Lebanon

The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) recently conducted a detailed operation at the Bofor outpost in southern Lebanon, revealing a sophisticated underground tunnel system and a fully equipped medical facility used by Hezbollah militants. The Bofor ridge, long known as a symbol of past Lebanon wars, was transformed by Hezbollah into a fortified combat zone with extensive intelligence, observation posts, and underground infrastructure.

The IDF’s advance to Bofor was the culmination of weeks of intense fighting across southern Lebanon, beginning between the Litani and Saluki rivers and expanding control over key ridges. Hezbollah had developed a comprehensive network of fighting positions, observation posts, and subterranean routes connecting areas such as Litani, Saluki, Kantra, Ali Taher, and Nabatiyeh. Securing these access routes was essential before the IDF could move into the Bofor ridge itself.

Upon reaching Bofor, the IDF’s 75th Battalion of the Golani Brigade cleared the area of militants, destroyed weapons caches, and uncovered extensive above-ground terror infrastructure including anti-tank and mortar positions aimed at northern Israeli communities. Despite expectations of fierce resistance, the battalion commander noted limited direct combat, attributing this to the overwhelming firepower of the IDF’s armored units.

Beneath the surface, the IDF’s engineering unit, Yahalom, discovered a vast tunnel network funded by Iran, featuring high ceilings, water, electricity, communication lines, sanitation, kitchens, and living quarters designed for long-term militant habitation. Notably, they found a high-level underground surgical room near the tunnel entrance, indicating Hezbollah’s preparation to treat wounded fighters on-site and sustain prolonged combat.

The tunnels, some extending over a kilometer, served multiple purposes including command and control, firing positions, and safe movement. The weaponry found included anti-tank and anti-aircraft arms, explosives, and other combat equipment. The Iranian involvement was evident not only in funding but also in the engineering and design, mirroring other tunnel projects uncovered in Lebanon.

The IDF’s control over Bofor marks a significant operational achievement, transforming a historically symbolic site into a strategic foothold. Commanders expressed pride in reclaiming the area after 26 years and emphasized their commitment to neutralizing threats to Israel from this region.

Summary: The IDF secured the Bofor outpost in southern Lebanon after weeks of combat, uncovering an extensive Hezbollah tunnel network with Iranian support, including a sophisticated underground medical facility, turning the site from a symbolic landmark into a strategic military asset.