IDF Clears Hezbollah Tunnels on Ali Al-Taher Ridge in Lebanon After Months-Long Operation
The military said troops killed some fighters and continue work to neutralize underground infrastructure in a strategic area.
- On Thursday, the IDF announced it completed clearing two Hezbollah underground infrastructures on the Ali al-Taher Ridge in southern Lebanon, with forces from the 36th Division establishing operational control above and below ground.
- Constructed over around 20 years with Iranian planning and funding, the tunnel network enabled Hezbollah to manage fire systems and conduct combat operations against Israeli communities and IDF forces.
- Led by the Commando Brigade and Yahalom unit, forces discovered command rooms, weapons storage, and living quarters. Gen. Yiftach Norkin said these were "assets from which Hezbollah commanded the latest campaign."
- Earlier Thursday, Iran warned the United States it would "respond forcefully" to an Israeli attack on the ridge, though Israeli security officials dispute claims that Iranian personnel are present.
- Work to neutralize remaining underground facilities continues, after which the IDF will redeploy for defensive operations; the military stated it remains committed to the ceasefire agreement in Lebanon.
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced the completion of a military operation in Ali al-Tahir Heights, stressing that the area no longer posed a threat to Israel, while Israeli military operations continued in southern Lebanon.
The Israeli military took control of the southern Lebanese heights of Ali al-at-Taher, where there was an important Shia team site, reported to Sky News Arabia. The Israeli armed forces took operational control of Ali al-Taher's heights in southern Lebanon, transmitting TASS with links to Sky News Arabia. Previously, there was a Shiite Hezbollah outpost. An Israeli military source reported that the mountain area was completely cleared of Shia fi…
IDF says Hezbollah’s Ali Taher ridge cleared as terrorists killed or fled
Military says troops gained operational control above and below ground, uncovering command rooms, weapons storage and living quarters in a network built over two decades with Iranian support
IDF says it took over Hezbollah stronghold after reports of Iran threats
Earlier on Monday, Iran has warned the United States that it would respond forcefully to an Israeli offensive on a mountainous ridge in southern Lebanon where Iranian military personnel are holed up alongside Hezbollah fighters
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