Israel says its forces have cleared Hezbollah fighters holed up in tunnels under the strategic Ali al-Taher ridge in southern Lebanon, according to Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz. The claim is linked to the area’s significance as a contested terrain overlooking surrounding regions, including key routes.
The outlets also describe the operation as taking place under a ridge that includes tunnel networks beneath infrastructure. RTE similarly reports that Israel says Hezbollah fighters were cleared from a tunnel below a key bridge, also citing Katz. Al-Monitor notes that Israel previously stated Hezbollah was embedded in the tunnels, and that the ridge has been among the most contested areas in the Israel-Hezbollah war despite a ceasefire announced in June. Hezbollah does not immediately comment in the coverage.
Overall, the sources align on Israel’s stated clearing operation and the location, but differ in emphasis—some focus on the tunnels under the ridge, while one highlights the tunnel beneath a bridge. No independent verification or immediate response from Hezbollah is included in the reports.
