IDF destroys 5.4 km Hezbollah tunnel network in Ali Tahrir ridge
The IDF completed a four-month operation destroying 5,410 meters of underground tunnel infrastructure in the Ali Tahrir ridge, using 1,100 tons of explosives. The tunnels were reportedly used by Hezbollah to smuggle equipment, including drones, to besieged militants. Iran and Hezbollah have remained silent, and the IDF maintained operational ambiguity during the operation.
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Israel Conducts Major Strikes on Hezbollah Infrastructure in Southern Lebanon
Israel has conducted major strikes on Hezbollah's underground infrastructure in southern Lebanon, particularly in the Ali al-Taher ridge area, resulting in significant explosions and seismic activity. These operations appear to be part of a concerted effort to establish a security zone and degrade Hezbollah's cross-border capabilities, despite an existing US-brokered framework agreement. The extent of casualties and the full impact on Hezbollah's operational capacity remain unclear, with a high risk of further escalation.