Israel says it has destroyed major underground Hezbollah base

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1. 1d ago

   Israel and Hezbollah reach ceasefire agreement for Friday

   Israel and Hezbollah have agreed to a ceasefire beginning this Friday, according to an Israeli source. This agreement follows a period of intense conflict where Israeli forces occupied approximately 20 percent of Lebanese territory after a ground invasion in March 2026. While the Lebanese army has begun taking charge of pilot zones following some Israeli pullouts, the broader conflict has displaced over one million Lebanese and roughly 96,000 Israelis. The ceasefire comes as Israel claims to have dismantled extensive Hezbollah infrastructure, including 600 sites and underground routes.

   Why it matters

   The conflict escalated in October 2023 with Hezbollah rocket attacks on northern Israel. A June U.S.-brokered framework attempted to link Israeli withdrawal to Hezbollah's disarmament, a condition Hezbollah rejected.

   What is confirmed

   • Israel launched a full ground invasion of Lebanon in March 2026.
   • The Israeli offensive resulted in the displacement of over one million Lebanese people.
   • Hezbollah rocket attacks since October 2023 displaced roughly 96,000 Israelis from northern Israel.
   • Israel controlled roughly 20 percent of Lebanese territory during the offensive.

   Still unconfirmed

   • Israel and Hezbollah agreed to a ceasefire starting on Friday.

   What to watch next

   • Confirmation of the ceasefire start on Friday
   • Verification of further Israeli pullouts from Lebanese territory
   • Reports on the Lebanese army's ability to maintain separation between forces in pilot zones
   Sources used for this update (5)

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   2. www.al-monitor.com — Lebanon - AL-MONITOR: The Middle Eastʼs leading independent ...
   3. www.cfr.org — Latest News – Conflict With Hezbollah in Lebanon | Global ...
   4. www.mynspr.org — In Lebanon, a test to see if the army can keep Israel and ...
   5. elderofziyon.blogspot.com — 10/04 Links: Douglas Murray: Israel Is Winning; The Green Party is now an openly anti-Jewish party; ‘Ev....
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2. 2d ago

   IDF Completes Southern Lebanon Operations Against Hezbollah

   Israeli forces have completed operational missions in the security zone of southern Lebanon, dismantling more than 600 Hezbollah infrastructure sites and underground routes. The Israel Defense Forces stated that troops from the 55th Brigade, operating under the 91st Division alongside the Yahalom combat engineering unit, dismantled eight underground terror routes during the campaign in the Al-Mansouri area. This military action follows a series of heavy explosions in southern Lebanon, including a massive blast at the Ali al-Taher ridge that registered as a 4.1-magnitude artificial earthquake.

   Why it matters

   The operations target the extensive underground network and military installations that Hezbollah established in southern Lebanon. By destroying these command positions and transit routes, the Israeli military seeks to degrade Hezbollah operational capabilities near the border. These actions form part of ongoing military engagements in the region following the 2026 conflict.

   What is confirmed

   • The Israel Defense Forces stated that its 55th Brigade completed its mission in the security zone in southern Lebanon.
   • Israeli troops dismantled more than 600 Hezbollah infrastructure sites during the operation.
   • The 55th Brigade operated under the 91st Division alongside the Yahalom combat engineering unit.
   • The military operation destroyed eight underground routes in the area of Al-Mansouri.

   What to watch next

   • Further announcements from the Israel Defense Forces regarding additional brigade rotations or operations in southern Lebanon
   • Evidence of Hezbollah attempting to reconstruct military presence or infrastructure in cleared border areas
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   4. www.wionews.com — Israel blasts massive Hezbollah tunnels, triggering 4.1-magnitude tremor in southern Lebanon
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3. 17d ago

   IDF destroys Hezbollah Badr Unit command network in southern Lebanon

   The Israeli military destroyed a major underground Hezbollah base and tunnel network at the Ali al-Taher ridge in southern Lebanon. Using over 1,100 tons of explosives, the IDF triggered a 4.1-magnitude tremor felt across the region. This facility functioned as the command network for Hezbollah's Badr Unit. Israeli forces now claim control of the strategic ridge and have released footage of the tunnels to demonstrate the degradation of Hezbollah infrastructure.

   Why it matters

   The Ali al-Taher ridge is a strategic location in southern Lebanon. Destroying the Badr Unit's command center disrupts Hezbollah's ability to coordinate military operations in the area.

   What is confirmed

   • The IDF used more than 1,100 tons of explosives to destroy a Hezbollah underground base at the Ali al-Taher ridge.
   • The detonation caused a 4.1-magnitude tremor felt throughout the region.
   • The destroyed facility served as the underground command network for Hezbollah's Badr Unit.
   • Israeli forces claim control of the strategic ridge.

   What to watch next

   • Verification of the extent of Badr Unit command disruption
   • IDF confirmation of further tunnel discoveries in southern Lebanon
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4. 19d ago

   Israel destroys Hezbollah Badr Unit command network at Ali al-Taher ridge

   The IDF used more than 1,100 tons of explosives to destroy a major Hezbollah underground base and tunnel network at the Ali al-Taher ridge in southern Lebanon. The detonation caused a 4.1-magnitude tremor felt throughout the region. Israeli forces now claim control of the strategic ridge. The destroyed facility served as the underground command network for Hezbollah's Badr Unit. Israel released footage of the tunnels following the blast as part of a campaign to degrade Hezbollah infrastructure.

   Why it matters

   The Ali al-Taher ridge is a strategic location in southern Lebanon. Neutralizing this command hub removes a functional operating system for Hezbollah forces. This physical victory provides Israel with leverage for future diplomatic negotiations.

   What is confirmed

   • The IDF used over 1,100 tons of explosives to detonate the Ali al-Taher ridge complex.
   • The operation triggered a 4.1-magnitude tremor.
   • Israeli forces claim control of the strategic ridge.

   Still unconfirmed

   • The destruction of the Badr Unit's underground command network gives Israel a physical card to hold in negotiations.

   What to watch next

   • Confirmation of the Badr Unit's current operational status
   • Further IDF releases of tunnel footage
   • Changes in Hezbollah activity along the southern Lebanon ridge
   Sources used for this update (3)

   1. www.jns.org — Ali Taher demolition ‘means Hezbollah lost an operating system’
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5. 22d ago

   Israel destroys Hezbollah underground complex at Ali al-Taher ridge

   Israel has destroyed a major Hezbollah underground base and tunnel network located at the Ali al-Taher ridge in southern Lebanon. The IDF used over 1,100 tons of explosives to detonate the complex, an operation that triggered a 4.1-magnitude tremor felt across the region. Israeli forces claim control of the strategic ridge and have released footage showing the tunnels after the detonation. This operation is part of a broader series of strikes in southern Lebanon intended to degrade Hezbollah's infrastructure.

   Why it matters

   The Ali al-Taher ridge is a key strategic location in southern Lebanon. Control of this high ground allows for better surveillance and operational dominance over the surrounding territory. The scale of the detonation indicates the significant size of the underground facilities Israel targeted.

   What is confirmed

   • Israel destroyed a Hezbollah underground complex and tunnel network at the Ali al-Taher ridge.
   • The IDF used over 1,100 tons of explosives to blow up the tunnel system.
   • The detonation of the tunnel network triggered a 4.1-magnitude tremor.
   • Israel claims control of the Ali al-Taher ridge.

   What to watch next

   • Further IDF footage detailing the scale and purpose of the Ali al-Taher complex
   • Hezbollah response to the loss of the strategic ridge
   • Official Lebanese government statements regarding the impact of the tremor and strikes
   Sources used for this update (14)

   1. Al Jazeera — Israel claims control of Lebanon’s key Ali al-Taher ridge: What that means
   2. Reuters — Israel says it destroyed Hezbollah underground complex at Lebanon's Ali al-Taher
   3. Financial Times — Israel blows up Hizbollah tunnel system in southern Lebanon
   4. France 24 — Israel destroys Hezbollah tunnel network in south Lebanon, triggering 4.1-magnitude tremor
   5. The Times of Israel — IDF: Over 1,100 tons of explosives used to blow up tunnel system in south Lebanon
   6. Haaretz — Live updates • IDF destroys underground Hezbollah complex at Lebanon's Ali al-Taher
   7. BBC — Israel says it has destroyed major underground Hezbollah base
   8. jpost.com — IDF reveals footage of Ali al-Taher Hezbollah tunnels after their detonation
   9. The New York Times — Blast Shakes Southern Lebanon as Israel Destroys Underground Hezbollah Base
   10. Al Jazeera — Israel says it destroyed Hezbollah base in Lebanon’s Ali al-Taher ridge
   11. Iran International — Israel crosses Iran’s Lebanon red lines as Tehran leans on maritime leverage
   12. The Times of Israel — Lebanese official to ToI: ‘Indiscriminate’ IDF strikes hinder Hezbollah disarmament
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