West Bank & Jerusalem
Israel claims clearance of Hezbollah fighters from Lebanon ridge tunnels
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Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said Friday that the military has cleared Hezbollah fighters from tunnels beneath the Ali al-Taher ridge, a strategic position in southern Lebanon, according to Al-Monitor. The operation targeted fortified underground positions that Hezbollah had established across an extensive network of tunnels running under the ridge.
The claim marks another development in escalating cross-border military operations between Israeli forces and Hezbollah in the region. The Ali al-Taher ridge holds significant tactical importance for control of terrain along the Lebanon-Israel border, making it a focal point for military movements and positioning by both sides. Israeli forces have intensified operations in southern Lebanese territory in recent weeks.
