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Israel destroys Hezbollah tunnel network in southern Lebanon
The Israeli military conducted a massive operation in southern Lebanon, using approximately 1,100 tons of explosives to destroy a strategic Hezbollah underground complex located beneath the Ali al-Taher ridge. The detonation was so powerful that it triggered a seismic tremor measuring 4.1 magnitude, which was recorded by the US Geological Survey and felt in surrounding areas including Nabatieh and Sidon.
The destroyed network, which reportedly extended over two kilometers, served as a central command hub for Hezbollah's Badr Unit. Israeli officials stated the infrastructure was built over two decades with Iranian funding and planning. During searches of the site, the IDF reported finding a significant cache of weapons, including Iranian-made rockets, missiles, drones, anti-tank missiles, and mines.
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that the operation aims to establish a stable security zone to protect northern Israeli communities and prevent Hezbollah from re-establishing its presence in the area. Meanwhile, Lebanese President Joseph Aoun visited the war-torn Nabatieh region, emphasizing national principles of reconstruction and the return of displaced persons, while noting that new negotiations with Israel are currently not taking place.
Entities
Ali Taher Ridge · Ali al-Taher Ridge · Benjamin Netanyahu · Hezbollah · Israel Defense Forces · Israel Katz
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 4 SOURCES] Hezbollah used the tunnels in the Ali Taher sector to launch drones and rockets against Israeli positions. www.veridica.ro · www.g4media.ro · information.tv5monde.com · lequotidien.lu
- [● 13 SOURCES] The destruction of the tunnels completes the establishment of a security zone in southern Lebanon. www.veridica.ro · www.g4media.ro · information.tv5monde.com · lequotidien.lu · www.newsbytesapp.com · +6 more
- [● 36 SOURCES] The Israeli military destroyed Hezbollah's underground infrastructure on the Ali Taher ridge. www.veridica.ro · www.g4media.ro · www.ilpuntonotizie.it · newsindialive.in · armees.com · +30 more
- [● 13 SOURCES] The underground infrastructure was strategic and built with Iranian funding and planning over two decades. www.g4media.ro · armees.com · samacharnama.com · information.tv5monde.com · lequotidien.lu · +7 more
- [● 16 SOURCES] A seismic event with a magnitude of 4.1 was recorded in the Nabatiye region. www.veridica.ro · www.g4media.ro · www.ilpuntonotizie.it · newsindialive.in · armees.com · +10 more
- [● 15 SOURCES] The operation used approximately 1,100 tons of explosives. www.ilpuntonotizie.it · armees.com · www.newsbytesapp.com · www.takvim.com.tr · newsindialive.in · +9 more
- [● 12 SOURCES] The complex served as a command center for Hezbollah's Badr Unit. www.ilpuntonotizie.it · newsindialive.in · armees.com · samacharnama.com · www.newsbytesapp.com · +6 more
- [● 10 SOURCES] The tunnel network extended for more than two kilometers. www.ilpuntonotizie.it · newsindialive.in · armees.com · samacharnama.com · www.ibtimes.co.in · +4 more
- [● 26 SOURCES] The explosion at Ali Taher hill caused a seismic tremor measuring 4.1 magnitude. myportal.gr · www.sigmalive.com · www.cnn.gr · www.ilpuntonotizie.it · www.takvim.com.tr · +19 more
- [● 3 SOURCES] The destruction of the tunnels has created a stable security zone to protect Israeli communities. myportal.gr · www.sigmalive.com · www.cnn.gr
- [● 7 SOURCES] Israel is prepared to continue military operations and bombings against Hezbollah. myportal.gr · www.sigmalive.com · www.cnn.gr · china.timesofnews.com · www.dimokratia.gr · +2 more
- [● 11 SOURCES] The Israeli military used 1,100 tons of explosives to destroy Hezbollah underground facilities. myportal.gr · www.sigmalive.com · www.cnn.gr · www.ilpuntonotizie.it · www.takvim.com.tr · +6 more