Beaufort Ridge
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Beaufort Ridge, translated into English and compared across sources. 24 recent stories.
Israel says the IDF has completed deployment in Lebanon security belt, opening the door to diplomacy
Israel told Lebanon the IDF has finished deploying in the southern Lebanon security belt. Talks continue over where the IDF may withdraw, with Israel seeking to keep the April ant…
Netanyahu and defense chiefs vow to hold positions in Lebanon and warn Iran
At a Bahad 1 officers’ graduation Thursday, Netanyahu, Katz and Zamir issued defiant messages on Lebanon, Iran and the war. Netanyahu rejected any withdrawal from southern Lebanon…
Katz Says Israel Will Not Withdraw from South Lebanon, Even Under US Pressure
Israel’s defense minister says Israel will not withdraw from southern Lebanon, even if Washington asks it to. The remarks come amid US-brokered talks on a phased security arrangem…
Netanyahu Urged to End Israel’s Silence and Set Boundaries With the U.S.
An opinion piece urges Netanyahu to stop Israel’s “silence” toward the United States and publicly set firm limits. It says Trump and J.D. Vance have effectively surrendered to Ira…
Israel Sets Conditions for Any Withdrawal From South Lebanon
Israel is expected to resume US-mediated talks with Lebanon on Tuesday while setting strict conditions for any withdrawal from South Lebanon. Israeli officials say they will only…
Deadly Week in Southern Lebanon Ends with Ceasefire, as U.S.-Iran Talks Resume
After a deadly week in southern Lebanon, Israel ordered a ceasefire but kept forces in place and continued limited operations. The fighting killed six IDF soldiers, while Israeli…
IDF says Hezbollah pressure in Teibine is driving heavier fire
The IDF says it is pressing a major Hezbollah underground site in Teibine, southern Lebanon, where dozens of fighters are trapped. Spokesman Efi Defrin said the army is acting und…
IDF to Halt Fire in Lebanon but Keep Forces in Place
The IDF said it will honor the ceasefire in Lebanon but will keep forces in southern Lebanon and not withdraw for now. Troops are still operating in Tibnin, Beaufort Ridge and oth…
Israeli Armored Commander Describes Difficult Lebanon Drive to the Litani River
Col. Shaul Yisraeli, commander of the 7th Armored Brigade, described Israel’s ground fighting in southern Lebanon, including the difficult advance to the Litani River and the capt…
Israel Publishes Lebanon Security Belt Map as Fighting and Iran Talks Intersect
The IDF published a map of its Lebanon security belt, highlighting heavy fighting around Beaufort Ridge and Ali Taher Ridge near Nabatieh. The report says the area matters tactica…
IDF Sets New Rules in Lebanon as Ceasefire Tensions Persist
The article says Hezbollah has been severely weakened, but it can still disrupt northern Israel and fight a guerrilla campaign in Lebanon. It outlines new IDF rules approved for s…
Israel Extends Civilian Emergency as Security Officials Warn of Escalation
Israel extended the special home-front emergency status until June 30 after security officials warned the threat from Iran and regional proxies remains high. The IDF also eased ga…
Israeli security officials seek clarity on Iran deal and Lebanon operations
A senior Israeli security official said the military is waiting for political clarity on the emerging Iran deal, especially on enriched uranium and nuclear limits. He also said Is…
Israel Confirms Killing of Senior Hezbollah Commander Ali Musa Daqduq in Southern Lebanon
The IDF said it killed senior Hezbollah commander Ali Musa Daqduq in southern Lebanon on Friday. The army linked him to Hezbollah’s Golan File, past attacks on American soldiers…
IDF uncovers large Hezbollah tunnel network beneath Beaufort Ridge
The IDF says it uncovered and is preparing to destroy a major Hezbollah tunnel network under Beaufort Ridge in southern Lebanon. The underground complex, built with Iranian help…
IDF Deepens Push in South Lebanon as Iran Deal Looms
Israeli forces say they have uncovered and taken control of a major Hezbollah underground network in southern Lebanon while fighting continues and Hezbollah keeps launching drones…
Israel Braces for Hezbollah Provocations Ahead of Ceasefire Deal
Israeli officials say Hezbollah may try to provoke strikes and disrupt an emerging ceasefire deal. The IDF continues heavy operations in southern Lebanon, while Bezalel Smotrich c…
IDF Says Hezbollah Tunnel Network Held Maps of Northern Israeli Communities
The IDF says it found maps of northern Israeli communities inside a Hezbollah tunnel network under the Beaufort Ridge in southern Lebanon. Division 36 is continuing operations to…
Magen Commander Says Hezbollah's Underground Fortress Was Destroyed After Years of Preparation
Lt. Col. B., outgoing commander of Maglan, says the unit destroyed Hezbollah’s major underground fortress beneath Beaufort after years of preparation. He described a costly campai…
IDF Division 36 Deepens Its Ground Operation in Southern Lebanon and Kills Militants
The IDF said Division 36 is expanding its ground operation in southern Lebanon, clearing a large tunnel network beneath the Beaufort Ridge and striking Hezbollah militants who tri…
IDF: Militants Who Fled Tunnels Beneath Beaufort Were Eliminated
The IDF said militants spotted in tunnels beneath the Beaufort Ridge fled and fired at a drone before being eliminated by the Air Force. During the tunnel clearing operation, troo…
Deception Operation Exposed: How the IDF Outwitted Hezbollah and Crossed the Litani
The IDF said it crossed the Litani River in southern Lebanon for the first time since 1982 after a deception operation that misled Hezbollah. Forces also opened routes toward Naba…
IDF Division 36 Uses Deception to Clear Beaufort Ridge, Hezbollah Militants Killed After Fleeing Tunnel
IDF Division 36 said it used deception and ground maneuvers in southern Lebanon to advance toward the Litani River and Beaufort Ridge, while also clearing underground tunnel netwo…
Hezbollah's Border Reach Shows Why No Settlement Is Possible Without Lebanese Sovereignty
A commentary argues that a recent border incident near Moshav Margaliot exposed Hezbollah's continued control in southern Lebanon. It says no lasting arrangement is possible unles…