Israeli Forces Detonate 700 Tons Near UNESCO Fortress of Bourj in Southern Lebanon
Israeli forces carried out massive detonations close to the UNESCO‑listed Fortress of Bourj in southern Lebanon, employing roughly 700 tons of explosives. The operation, announced by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, was described as the destruction of a "terrorist tunnel" after a "clear ceasefire violation" by Hezbollah on Wednesday.
Hezbollah has not claimed responsibility for any attack on Israel since June 20, and the Israeli army said it continues to hold positions up to 10 km inside southern Lebanon. The heritage site, monitored by UNESCO as being at risk, suffered damage from the blasts amid ongoing cross‑border hostilities.
Entities: Benjamin Netanyahu · Fortress of Bourj · Hezbollah · UNESCO · Yoav Gallant
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- [● 3 SOURCES] The detonations were a response to a 'clear ceasefire violation' by Hezbollah on Wednesday. (All articles)
- [● 3 SOURCES] The explosions involved approximately 700 tons of explosives. (All articles)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Israeli forces continue to occupy areas up to 10 km inside southern Lebanon. (All articles)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Israeli forces carried out massive explosions near the Fortress of Bourj in southern Lebanon. (All articles)
- [● 3 SOURCES] The operation targeted a 'terrorist tunnel' in the Bourj area. (All articles)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Hezbollah has not claimed responsibility for any attack on Israel since 20 June. (All articles)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Yoav Gallant announced the operation. (All articles)
- [● 3 SOURCES] The Fortress of Bourj is a UNESCO World Heritage site listed as at risk. (All articles)