Israeli forces destroy 200 metres of Hezbollah underground tunnels as new threat emerges

Israeli military operations have destroyed two extensive underground passages belonging to Hezbollah that extended 20 metres beneath the surface, including command centres and launch sites positioned to directly target Israeli territory. The demolition followed what the Israeli military described as the destruction of a major underground fortress, representing a significant blow to the militant group’s infrastructure in southern Lebanon.

In a village in southern Lebanon that had been established as a forward operational base, Israeli forces discovered substantial quantities of weaponry and ammunition scattered throughout civilian areas. Military personnel reported finding weapons caches in virtually every building and even in agricultural plots across the settlement, indicating the extent of Hezbollah’s militarisation of civilian spaces.

However, Israeli commanders have raised concerns about emerging threats from the operation. Military officials warn that militants could potentially emerge from within the rubble and debris to attack Israeli soldiers working in the area. This presents a new operational challenge as forces continue to clear and secure the territory following the initial strikes on Hezbollah’s underground infrastructure.

The discovery and destruction of these tunnel networks reflects the broader conflict between Israel and Hezbollah that has intensified in recent months, with Israeli operations targeting the group’s military installations and weapons storage facilities throughout southern Lebanon.

Source: Ynet — Original article in Hebrew.