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Lebanese Official Calls Israeli Capture of Ali Taher Ridge a Major Blow to Hezbollah
How 3 Israeli newsrooms (in Hebrew, Arabic) covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
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By יענקי פרבר
First reported by Kan News · 5 hours ago
What happened
Hezbollah is downplaying Israel's capture of the Ali Taher Ridge, but an opposing Lebanese source says it's a major blow to the group's image and military capabilities. The Israeli military has secured the area and is preparing for possible retaliation.
- 01Israel captured and destroyed underground infrastructure in southern Lebanon's Ali Taher Ridge.
- 02Hezbollah downplays the event, calling it not a disaster.
- 03An opposing Lebanese source states the loss is a major blow to Hezbollah's image.
- 04The capture damages Hezbollah's narrative as Lebanon's protector.
- 05Israel anticipates potential retaliation from Hezbollah or Iran.
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