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IDF Clears Hezbollah Tunnels Under Ali al‑Taher Ridge Ahead of Southern Lebanon Strikes
WHY IT MATTERS
By clearing the tunnels, the IDF removes a key Hezbollah launch point, enabling a more effective strike campaign against Hezbollah positions in southern Lebanon and reducing the threat to northern Israeli communities.
What happened
The Israel Defense Forces announced that it has removed Hezbollah operatives from tunnels beneath the Ali al‑Taher ridge. The clearance was confirmed by IDF spokesperson Katz after the military issued warnings to communities in northern Israel on Friday evening about imminent strikes on southern Lebanon.
The operation demonstrates the IDF’s focus on neutralizing Hezbollah’s underground infrastructure before launching targeted attacks in the southern Lebanese border area.
The announcement signals a coordinated effort to reduce Hezbollah’s capacity to launch attacks from the ridge and to prepare for the planned offensive in southern Lebanon.
PRIMARY SOURCES
IDF cleared Hezbollah terrorists from tunnels under Ali al-Taher ridge, Katz announces
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