IDF Destroys Hezbollah Tunnel Network in South Lebanon Using 700 Tons of Explosives

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced on Thursday night the destruction of a significant Hezbollah tunnel infrastructure in the Bofor Ridge area of southern Lebanon. The targeted network consisted of multiple underground tunnels that served as a central command complex for Hezbollah's Badr unit, which was funded and planned by the Iranian regime. This strategic infrastructure, developed over two decades and spanning several levels, was located approximately six kilometers from the Israeli town of Metula and the Galilee region, posing a direct threat through the launch of drones, explosive UAVs, and anti-tank missiles against Israeli civilians and military forces.

In recent weeks, the IDF prepared for this operation, which was approved by the Chief of Staff, and executed it once operational conditions were met. The tunnels destroyed were not currently used as hideouts for Hezbollah operatives, and some underground passages remain under IDF surveillance. Earlier in the month, the IDF had already destroyed one tunnel in the network, and the latest operation eliminated several more, effectively dismantling most of Hezbollah’s underground infrastructure in the area.

The operation followed a recent breach of the ceasefire agreement by Hezbollah, which had launched an explosive drone at Israeli forces. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz stated that the tunnels were part of Hezbollah’s invasion plan for the Galilee and emphasized that Israel will not tolerate any violations of the ceasefire. They warned that any attempt by Hezbollah to harm Israeli forces or civilians would be met with a strong and costly response. The IDF will maintain its presence in the security zone in southern Lebanon and continue to destroy terrorist infrastructure to prevent Hezbollah from rebuilding its capabilities.