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Israel Prepares to Seize Ali Taher Ridge in Southern Lebanon Awaiting US Approval
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First reported by Ynet · 9 hours ago
What happened
The IDF is preparing to capture the Ali Taher Ridge in southern Lebanon, awaiting US approval amid sensitive negotiations. The area holds strategic value due to Hezbollah's underground infrastructure. Lebanese sources dispute the extent of Hezbollah's command presence there, while Israel has paused advances to limit political fallout.
- 01Israel is preparing to seize the Ali Taher Ridge in southern Lebanon, pending US approval.
- 02The ridge includes Hezbollah's underground infrastructure and overlooks Nabatiyeh.
- 03Washington urges any Israeli operation to be limited and precise to avoid civilian harm.
- 04IDF reportedly controls parts of the ridge but paused further advances due to political sensitivity.
- 05Lebanese sources dispute claims that Ali Taher is Hezbollah's main command center.
- 06Hezbollah maintains larger infrastructure elsewhere and dozens of militants remain in the area.
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