Israel says it destroyed Hezbollah underground infrastructure on Ali Al-Taher ridge

Israel announced on Thursday that it destroyed a major Hezbollah underground tunnel network beneath the Ali Al-Taher ridge in southern Lebanon. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz stated that the operation completed the establishment of a security zone in the area. Hezbollah has not yet issued a response to the claim.

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First reported44 days ago

Published2026-09-11 00:26 UTC

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Global Event Monitor. Israel says it destroyed Hezbollah underground infrastructure on Ali Al-Taher ridge. 2026-09-11T00:26:44.073Z. Status: published. urn:global-events-monitor:event:1877. https://global.eventmonitor.net/event/2026-09-10/israel-says-it-destroyed-hezbollah-underground-infrastructure-at-ali-al-ab4f2ab2

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Long War Journal3 reports15:32 UTC
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Israel says Hezbollah drone attack wounded 3 soldiers at Ali al Taher; IDF kills Hezbollah commanders in response
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Ynetnews (en)3 reports20:40 UTC
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IDF strikes southern Lebanon; moves to destroy remaining Hezbollah infrastructure on Ali Taher Ridge
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@Middle_East_Spectator4 reports18:12 UTC
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— ❗️ 🇮🇱 / 🇱🇧 NEW: The IDF is carrying out large demolitions of the Ali Taher underground complex, with massive explosions heard in southern Lebanon @Middle_East_Spectator
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Arab News (en)Saudi-owned6 reports18:30 UTC
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Israel says it destroyed Hezbollah underground infrastructure at Ali Al-Taher ridge
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Times of Israel (via Google News)4 reports18:30 UTC
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IDF blows up Ali Taher tunnel system a week after clearing it of Hezbollah operatives - The Times of Israel
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@Tasnimnews_EN18:37 UTC
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Israeli army: Moments ago, Hezbollah’s underground infrastructure in the Ali al-Tahir heights was destroyed @TasnimNews
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The National (UAE)19:26 UTC
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Israel blows up Hezbollah tunnels with 1,100 tonnes of explosives, triggering earthquake
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@ateobreaking19:35 UTC
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⚡ Израиль взорвал подземные объекты «Хезболлы» на юге Ливана Армия Израиля сообщила об уничтожении тоннелей и подземной инфраструктуры «Хезболлы» в районе высот Али ат Тахер.…
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Naharnet (en)6 reports20:17 UTC
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Israel blows up Ali al-Taher tunnels with 1,100 tons of explosives
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Al Jazeera EnglishQatari state funded3 reports21:19 UTC
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Israel says it destroyed key Hezbollah tunnels in southern Lebanon
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Jerusalem Post (en)2 reports21:20 UTC
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WATCH: IDF completes Ali Taher security zone after destroying Hezbollah tunnels
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Shafaq News (en)2 reports21:20 UTC
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Israeli demolition at Ali Al-Taher generates seismic waves
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France 24 EN3 reports21:50 UTC
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Israel destroys Hezbollah tunnel network in south Lebanon, triggering 4.1-magnitude tremor
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Times of Israel (en)21:53 UTC
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IDF blows up Hezbollah’s ‘strategic’ complex beneath south Lebanon’s Ali Taher Ridge
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The Hindu06:56 UTC
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Tremor recorded as Israel says Hezbollah tunnels destroyed in south Lebanon
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Middle East Eye (en)12:50 UTC
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Israel threatens further strikes after demolishing parts of Hezbollah’s tunnel network under Ali al-Taher
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@irna_en20:04 UTC
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🔊 Israeli regime continues attacks on Lebanese territory 📌 Tehran, IRNA – News sources reported that the Israeli regime fighter jets have bombed various areas in southern…
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