IDF Destroys Hezbollah’s Major Underground Command Base in Bofor with 700 Tons of Explosives

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF), led by the Northern Command and the 36th Division, destroyed key underground tunnels in the Bofor ridge area overnight. This extensive underground infrastructure served as a central command hub for Hezbollah’s Badr unit in southern Lebanon, managing attacks against Israeli forces and civilians. The network, built over two decades with Iranian support, included multiple levels and posed a significant threat due to its proximity, about six kilometers, from the Israeli town of Metula and the Galilee region. From these tunnels, Hezbollah launched numerous unmanned aerial vehicles, explosive drones, and anti-tank missiles.

In recent weeks, the IDF secured control over the Bofor ridge, cleared and prepared the tunnels for demolition. The operation, approved by the IDF Chief of Staff, involved detonating approximately 700 tons of explosives to destroy the main underground infrastructure. This action followed a blatant violation of the ceasefire agreement by Hezbollah the previous day. The IDF emphasized that the destroyed tunnels were not currently used as hiding spots for militants, and some tunnels remain under surveillance.

On July 13, 2026, the IDF had already destroyed one tunnel in the network, and the recent operation eliminated most of the remaining underground passages in the area. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz jointly stated that the destroyed tunnels were a central part of Hezbollah’s planned invasion of Galilee communities. They warned that Israel will respond forcefully to any future attempts by Hezbollah to harm Israeli forces or civilians and will continue to maintain a security zone in southern Lebanon to prevent Hezbollah from rebuilding its terrorist infrastructure.