IDF Holds Fire on Hezbollah Tunnel Network Despite Discovery, Awaiting Government Approval

The Israeli military has identified and mapped a vast network of tunnels built by Hezbollah near the Lebanese border, but has not yet destroyed them pending explicit government authorisation, according to reports from the military correspondent of Israeli newspaper Maariv. The scale of the tunnel system is reportedly comparable to a light railway in terms of size and complexity, representing a significant infrastructure undertaking by the militant group. Military sources indicate that the decision to delay any offensive action reflects the sensitive political and military calculations involved in any major operation against Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon. The revelation comes amid ongoing tensions along the northern border, where Israeli and Hezbollah forces have engaged in sporadic exchanges of fire over recent months. Israeli defence officials have long warned of Hezbollah’s extensive underground infrastructure, which they say enables the group to move weapons, personnel and supplies while remaining protected from aerial bombardment. The network’s discovery underscores persistent concerns in Israel about the militant organisation’s military capabilities and its ability to launch attacks across the border.

Source: Maariv — Original article in Hebrew.