Israeli army destroys Hezbollah tunnel network in southern Lebanon heights

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said army forces have destroyed Hezbollah underground infrastructure in the Ali al-Taher heights, completing control of the area above and below ground.

Netanyahu said Israeli forces destroyed infrastructure at Shaqif Castle heights and moved to dismantle military formations at Ali al-Taher.
The Israeli army said Division 36 destroyed underground routes spanning over 2 kilometers at Ali al-Taher, after completing operational control of the heights.
The army said it found Iranian-produced drones, rockets, anti-tank missiles, mines, and a Badr unit command complex inside the tunnels.
The army announced further controlled strikes and explosions in Lebanon, and told northern Israel residents to expect audible detonations.

Latest developments

Sep 10 — The US State Department has voiced support for Lebanese efforts to prevent Hezbollah from storing weapons and called for a disarmament plan within the tripartite framework, with the next round of talks set for Rome.
Sep 10 — The Israeli military said the destroyed tunnel network near Ali al-Taher was built over two decades with Iranian funding.
Sep 10 — The Israeli army used more than 1,100 tonnes of explosives in the operation, triggering tremors and a 4.1-magnitude seismic event.
Sep 10 — Israel has gone on high alert for a possible Hezbollah response, the military said.
Sep 10 — In a statement, Netanyahu described the Ali al-Taher site as the largest Iranian position outside Iran.
Sep 10 — Defense Minister Israel Katz said the army completed control over the hill and the security zone.