IDF Uncovers Hezbollah Command Tunnel 8 Km Inside Lebanon Near Metula
How 4 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
By ישי כהן, ישי כהן
First reported by Mako · Jul 12, 2026
What happened
The IDF discovered a highly sophisticated Hezbollah tunnel beneath a clothing store eight kilometers inside Lebanon near Metula, designed for prolonged underground combat. The tunnel was uncovered during ground operations in the Shiite village of al-Khiyam, a Hezbollah stronghold. The IDF now controls the strategic area to prevent future attacks on Israeli border towns.
- 01IDF uncovered a Hezbollah command tunnel 8 km inside Lebanon near Metula.
- 02Tunnel was hidden beneath a charity clothing store in al-Khiyam village.
- 03Tunnel extends 30 meters underground with advanced facilities and supplies.
- 04Tunnel was not detected by intelligence, found during ground combat.
- 05Area previously used by Hezbollah to fire on Israeli border towns.
- 06IDF plans a long-term presence deep inside Lebanese territory to enhance security.
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