Playing for time: Despite US pressure, Israel stalls Lebanon talks until after election
Ahead of the eighth round of talks in Rome, the Israeli military reported clearing Hezbollah's underground stronghold at Ali al-Taher after besieging the ridge for months.
An Israeli drone strike targeted Ali al-Taher hill in southern Lebanon. The hill is a strategic ridge in the Nabatieh district, situated between the towns of Kfar Tebnit and Nabatieh al-Fawqa, according to Middle East Eye citing Al Jazeera.
The hill is around 10 kilometres from the border with Israel and has been subject to Israeli strikes in recent weeks. Israel's Defence Minister, Israel Katz, said Israel had seized the ridge from Hezbollah fighters, though Hezbollah did not confirm this.
The area has seen significant military activity. According to France 24, despite a ceasefire, the highland was pummelled by Israeli strikes in recent weeks.
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- Israel says it has cleared Hezbollah fighters from tunnels under key Lebanon ridge al-monitor.com
- Israeli army has seized Lebanon's key Ali al-Taher ridge from Hezbollah france24.com
- Israel attacks Ali al-Taher hill in southern Lebanon middleeasteye.net
- Israel releases five detainees to Lebanon after US-mediated negotiations aljazeera.com
