IDF destroys Iran-backed Hezbollah tunnel systems, says more remain in southern Lebanon

The IDF recently destroyed extensive underground tunnel systems belonging to Hezbollah in the Beaufort area and along the Ali al-Taher Ridge, using hundreds of tons of explosives. Senior IDF Northern Command officers stated that they had known about these Iran-backed tunnels for years, recognizing their purpose for surveillance, intelligence gathering, and direct fire against Israeli communities. They noted, "Only after conducting a comprehensive survey of the network did we realize how critical it was to Hezbollah's operational plan for attacking Israel."

• The IDF believes similar, unlocated infrastructure still exists in southern Lebanon, which the Lebanese Armed Forces are reportedly unable to address.
• Military Intelligence and the Northern Command gained a deeper understanding of Iran's role in developing these sophisticated, interconnected tunnel systems, designed to allow Hezbollah to entrench and fire on Israel for extended periods.
• Despite a ceasefire, the IDF maintains an operational grip on Hezbollah activity centers.
• A recent clash saw Egoz Unit troops ambush Hezbollah operatives emerging from a concealed underground compound, resulting in a moderately wounded Israeli officer.