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IDF Encircles Hezbollah Tunnel Network in Southern Lebanon, Trapped Militants Face Imminent Supply Depletion
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By ב. ניסני
First reported by N12 · Jul 20, 2026
What happened
The IDF has sealed off a major Hezbollah tunnel network in southern Lebanon, trapping about 40 militants underground with supplies expected to run out in days. The military is on high alert for potential desperate attacks as it aims to neutralize this key Hezbollah stronghold.
- 01IDF has fully encircled a strategic Hezbollah tunnel network in southern Lebanon.
- 02About 40 Hezbollah militants are trapped underground with no escape routes.
- 03Militants’ supplies of food, water, and medical gear will run out within days.
- 04IDF forces prevent any breakout attempts and maintain tight control over tunnel entrances.
- 05Military is on high alert for possible desperate attacks or surprise assaults.
- 06The tunnel complex serves as a major Hezbollah command and weapons base.
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