Israeli Combat Engineers Uncover and Destroy Hezbollah’s Underground Terror Infrastructure in Southern Lebanon
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By הלל ביטון רוזן
First reported by Ynet · Jul 21, 2026
What happened
Israeli combat engineers from Battalion 601 have uncovered and destroyed Hezbollah’s underground command post and weapons caches near the Israeli-Lebanese border. The operation, conducted 11 kilometers north of Israel near Beit Yahoun, included eliminating armed militants and demolishing extensive terror infrastructure. Troops remain committed to securing the border despite operational challenges and fatigue claims.
- 01Israeli engineers uncovered Hezbollah’s underground command post near Beit Yahoun, southern Lebanon.
- 02They found and destroyed weapons caches including long-range missiles and anti-tank rockets.
- 03A Hezbollah militant cell was recently neutralized during a raid by Battalion 601.
- 04The IDF plans to demolish the command post with tens of tons of explosives.
- 05Troops emphasize their commitment despite claims of fatigue, stating they have only just begun.
- 06The operation aims to prevent threats to Israeli communities along the border.
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