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Israel Demolishes Hezbollah Tunnel Network in Southern Lebanon

By Geopolitics Desk · 2026-09-10 · Updated 2026-09-11 11:46 UTC
A rugged limestone ridge in a mountainous landscape.
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Israel has demolished a major Hezbollah tunnel complex beneath the Ali al-Taher ridge using massive explosives, an action that caused a 4.1-magnitude tremor and confirms the completion of its mission to destroy eight tunnels in the occupied southern zone.

  • BBC World reports that the Israeli military utilized over 1,000 tonnes of explosives to dismantle a 2km tunnel network, which contained a command center and significant weaponry, while noting that residents in nearby areas reported the explosion felt like an earthquake.

    Source: BBC World
  • Al Jazeera English reports that Israeli officials have vowed to maintain a permanent military presence in the region to prevent Hezbollah from rebuilding its capabilities, while the military details that the dismantled network housed a command complex for the Badr unit alongside significant arsenals of rockets and drones.

    Source: Al Jazeera English
  • Israel claims to have destroyed a major underground infrastructure network beneath the Ali al-Taher ridge, an event that triggered a recorded seismic tremor and marked the latest escalation in the ongoing regional conflict.

    Source: France 24
Based on reporting by France 24, Al Jazeera English and BBC World, compiled by the Tradingbird desk.

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