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IDF Destroys Hezbollah Tunnel Network in Southern Lebanon, Residents Mistake Blast for Earthquake
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First reported by Now 14 · Jun 28, 2026
What happened
The IDF destroyed a large Hezbollah tunnel network near Majdal Zoun in southern Lebanon, causing a massive explosion that residents mistook for an earthquake. The tunnel contained weapons and missile launchers aimed at Israel. Israel notified the US beforehand and will maintain a military presence to continue security operations.
- 01IDF destroyed a Hezbollah tunnel network over 200 meters long near Majdal Zoun, Lebanon.
- 02The explosion was so large residents thought it was an earthquake and fled their homes.
- 03The tunnel contained hundreds of weapons and missile launch shafts targeting Israel.
- 04Israel informed the US and its Lebanon representative before the operation.
- 05Prime Minister Netanyahu and Defense Minister Katz vowed to continue dismantling terrorist infrastructure.
- 06IDF forces will remain in southern Lebanon's security zone to protect northern Israel.
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MakoCenter · HebrewJun 29, 2026
IDF Destroys Hezbollah Tunnel Network in Southern Lebanon, Residents Mistake Blast for Earthquake
YnetCenter · HebrewJun 28, 2026
IDF Destroys Hezbollah Terror Tunnel Near Majdal Zoun in Southern Lebanon
SrugimRight · HebrewJun 28, 2026
IDF Destroys Large Hezbollah Tunnel in Southern Lebanon, Netanyahu Confirms
N12Center · HebrewJun 28, 2026
IDF to Detonate Large Tunnel Network in Southern Lebanon, Loud Explosion Expected in Northern Israel
MakoCenter · HebrewJun 28, 2026
IDF to Detonate Large Tunnel Network in Southern Lebanon, Loud Explosion Expected in Northern Israel
YnetCenter · HebrewJun 28, 2026
IDF Begins Destroying Tunnels in Southern Lebanon After Loud Explosion Heard in North
Behadrei HaredimRight · HebrewJun 28, 2026
IDF Destroys Hezbollah Drone Tunnel in Southern Lebanon During Operation
Kikar HaShabbatRight · HebrewJun 28, 2026
IDF Warns Northern Israel Residents of Large Explosion and Possible Earthquake Alerts
Kikar HaShabbatRight · HebrewJun 28, 2026
Home Front Command Warns of Loud Explosion in Western Galilee During Enemy Infrastructure Destruction
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