September 11, 2026
Israel destroys Hezbollah tunnel network under Lebanon’s Ali al-Taher ridge live
What we know
- The Israel Defense Forces have destroyed a major Hezbollah underground tunnel complex beneath the Ali Taher Ridge in southern Lebanon.
- The tunnel network was strategic for Hezbollah's operations and its destruction is considered a significant blow to their capabilities.
- The strike caused a tremor measured at magnitude 4.1, confirmed by the US Geological Survey and independent sources.
- Israeli officials confirmed the destruction and highlighted the complex's importance to Hezbollah's control in southern Lebanon.
- The broader impact of this operation on Israel-Lebanon security dynamics is still being evaluated.
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Israel Destroys Hezbollah Underground Base in Southern Lebanon
Israel has destroyed a significant underground Hezbollah base located in southern Lebanon's Ali al-Taher ridge, according to multiple sources including Israeli officials and international media. The operation targeted a tunnel network used by Hezbollah, resulting in a tremor measuring 4.1 on the Richter scale. The strike is confirmed by several independent reports, highlighting Israel's ongoing efforts to counter Hezbollah's military infrastructure in the region.
Israel Destroys Major Hezbollah Underground Base in Lebanon
Israel has destroyed a significant underground Hezbollah base located near the Ali al-Taher ridge in southern Lebanon, according to multiple sources including the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) and international news agencies. The IDF released footage showing the destroyed tunnel system used by Hezbollah, confirming the operation's success. Following the strike, Israeli officials stated they do not intend to withdraw from Lebanon at this time, signaling ongoing security concerns in the region.
Israel Destroys Hezbollah Underground Base in Southern Lebanon
Israeli forces have destroyed a major underground Hezbollah base located beneath the Ali al-Taher ridge in southern Lebanon, a strategic hilltop that has been the site of intense fighting. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) released footage showing the destroyed tunnel system and infrastructure used by Hezbollah in the area.
The IDF chief stated that Israeli troops maintain full control over the south Lebanon buffer zone following the operation. Multiple sources, including Reuters, BBC, and The Jerusalem Post, have confirmed the destruction of the Hezbollah complex.
Israel Destroys Major Hezbollah Underground Base, USGS Reports Blast
Israel has destroyed a significant underground Hezbollah base, resulting in a powerful explosion. The blast was strong enough to register as a magnitude 4.1 earthquake, according to the US Geological Survey. This development was confirmed by Israeli officials and corroborated by seismic data from independent sources.
IDF Destroys Hezbollah Tunnel Network Under South Lebanon Ridge
The Israel Defense Forces have destroyed a Hezbollah underground complex beneath the Ali Taher Ridge in southern Lebanon, according to multiple sources. The operation targeted a strategic tunnel network used by Hezbollah, causing a tremor measured at magnitude 4.1. The strike is seen as a significant blow to Hezbollah's operational capabilities in the region.
Israeli officials confirmed the destruction of the complex, emphasizing its importance to Hezbollah's control in southern Lebanon. The impact of this operation on the broader security dynamics between Israel and Lebanon is still being assessed.
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Why it matters
The destruction of Hezbollah's underground base and tunnel network significantly weakens its operational capabilities in southern Lebanon.
Israel's continued military operations and decision to maintain presence in the south Lebanon buffer zone highlight ongoing security concerns and tensions in the region.
The targeted base beneath the Ali al-Taher ridge is a key Hezbollah stronghold, making its destruction a notable blow to the group's control in southern Lebanon.