Israel says it has destroyed major underground Hezbollah base

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   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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