Israel Reports Clearing Hezbollah Tunnels Under Strategic Lebanon Ridge

Israel’s military announced that it has cleared Hezbollah fighters from a network of tunnels located beneath the Ali al‑Taher ridge, a strategic high ground in southern Lebanon. The operation was confirmed by Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz on Friday.

The tunnels, described as a “fortress” by officials, had been used by the Iran‑backed group to position fighters in the area. Israeli forces reported that the clearance was part of a broader effort that began in June and remains ongoing.

Hezbollah has not issued an immediate response to the Israeli statements regarding the tunnel clearance. The group’s silence leaves the extent of any casualties or damage within the tunnels unverified.

The timing of the operation coincides with renewed hostilities between the United States and Iran, which have escalated in recent weeks. Israeli officials indicated that the clearance of the tunnels is linked to broader security concerns in the region.

Both Israeli and Lebanese authorities have emphasized that the situation along the border remains volatile, and military activity in the vicinity of the Ali al‑Taher ridge is expected to continue as the conflict evolves.