IDF says it entered, cleared Hezbollah’s Ali Taher Ridge tunnels ahead of demolition

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) stated that its troops have entered and cleared a Hezbollah tunnel network located beneath the Ali Taher ridge in southern Lebanon. According to the Times of Israel, the military described the site as a nerve center for the militant group. The IDF reported that Hezbollah operatives were either killed or fled the area during the operation in recent weeks. This development follows earlier reports suggesting that Israel had paused certain offensive operations amid regional tensions and threats from Iran. The military confirmed that the tunnel infrastructure was cleared of threats prior to its planned demolition.