Israel says it destroyed Hezbollah underground complex on Ali al‑Taher ridge in Lebanon

Israel’s military announced on Thursday that it had destroyed an underground complex used by Hezbollah on the Ali al‑Taher ridge in southern Lebanon. The operation targeted what Israeli officials described as a network of tunnels and facilities that the group had built beneath the strategic high ground.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defence Minister Israel Katz said the strike eliminated the Hezbollah infrastructure and completed the consolidation of a security zone in the area. The officials added that the destruction of the underground complex was part of a broader effort to secure the ridge and prevent further attacks from the militant group.

The Israeli Defence Forces indicated that the operation was carried out by air and ground forces, though specific details of the tactics and the extent of the damage were not disclosed. No immediate casualties among civilians or combatants were reported in the statements released by the Israeli government.

The attack comes roughly a week after Israel announced that it had established operational control over the Ali al‑Taher ridge, a position that overlooks parts of northern Israel and has been contested in the ongoing border conflict. Israeli officials have repeatedly emphasized the ridge’s strategic importance for both defensive and offensive operations.

Hezbollah has not issued an official response to the Israeli claim, and the situation along the Lebanon‑Israel border remains tense, with both sides maintaining heightened alert levels following the recent developments.