Israeli military forces have used over 1,100 tons of explosives to destroy two Hezbollah tunnel systems in southern Lebanon, according to the Israeli Defense Forces. The operation targeted tunnels located beneath the Ali Taher Ridge, which reportedly contained weapons and explosives linked to Iran. The blasts triggered seismic activity equivalent to a magnitude 4.1 earthquake.
The IDF confirmed the destruction of a major underground complex operated by Hezbollah, part of ongoing efforts to disrupt the group's capabilities in the region. The operation comes amid heightened tensions between Israel and Lebanon, with diplomatic talks between Israel and Lebanon delayed until October. U.S. Officials have been involved in facilitating the discussions.
The tunnels, stretching over 1.2 miles, were found to house Iranian-made rockets, missiles, drones, and other military equipment. The Israeli military emphasized the strategic importance of the operation in weakening Hezbollah's infrastructure. The destruction of these tunnels is seen as a significant blow to the group's operational capacity in the area.
The incident has raised concerns about regional stability, with neighboring countries closely monitoring the situation. The Israeli military has not commented on casualties, but the scale of the operation highlights the intensity of the conflict in southern Lebanon.
