IDF Demolishes Massive Hezbollah Tunnel Network Beneath Beaufort Ridge with 700 Tons of Explosives
The Israel Defense Forces utilized 700 tons of explosives to destroy a sophisticated Hezbollah tunnel network beneath the Beaufort Ridge in southern Lebanon. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed the demolition, stating the facility was a central component of a planned Hezbollah invasion of Galilee communities. The operation signals a resumption of large-scale military activity in Lebanon despite recent ceasefire attempts, as Israel seeks to dismantle subterranean infrastructure used for cross-border surveillance and infiltration.
Date: July 30, 2026
Location: Nabatieh, Lebanon
Conflict: Israel-Hezbollah Conflict
Category: infrastructure
Severity: HIGH
Source: Times of Israel