Israel says it has destroyed major underground Hezbollah base
Summary
Israel's military destroyed a large underground tunnel system used by Hezbollah in southern Lebanon. The explosion created a seismic event like a small earthquake and marked the end of a mission to eliminate tunnels and secure the area near the border.Key Facts
- Israel used over 1,000 tonnes of explosives to blow up two tunnels more than 2 km (1.2 miles) long beneath the Ali Taher Ridge.
- The explosion caused seismic activity similar to a magnitude 4.1 earthquake.
- The tunnels housed rockets, missiles, drones, anti-tank weapons, mines, and a Hezbollah command center.
- Israeli forces took control of the ridge after months of fighting Hezbollah, which is backed by Iran.
- The operation was part of creating a security zone in southern Lebanon near the border.
- Hezbollah and the Lebanese government have not yet responded publicly to the tunnel destruction.
- Fighting in southern Lebanon began in March after Hezbollah fired rockets into Israel in retaliation for a strike that killed Iran’s top general.
- A ceasefire agreement involving the US and Iran was reached in June, but Israeli strikes have continued and Israel still occupies about 5% of southern Lebanon.
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