IDF clears Hezbollah tunnels on Ali al-Taher ridge in Lebanon after months-long operation
According to the military, the infrastructures were built over a period of about two decades and were planned and funded by Iran.
On Thursday, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) declared the completion of a two-decade-long operation to dismantle Hezbollah's underground infrastructure on the Ali al-Taher ridge in southern Lebanon. The military stated that the tunnels, funded and built by Iran, were designed to support Hezbollah's combat operations and long-term presence in the area.
After months of intense efforts, the IDF achieved operational control of the ridge, both above and below ground, neutralizing the terrorist threat. Hezbollah operatives inside the infrastructure, including some killed and others fleeing, were unable to continue their attacks against Israel and IDF forces. The IDF remains committed to the ceasefire agreement and continues defensive operations in accordance with its assessment of the situation.
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Also reported by 2 other outlets
- IDF says it entered, cleared Hezbollah’s Ali Taher Ridge tunnels ahead of demolition timesofisrael.com
- IDF finishes clearing out Hezbollah tunnels under Ali Taher Ridge israelnationalnews.com
