IDF Demolishes Major Hezbollah Tunnel System in Southern Lebanon
Israeli Defense Forces detonated approximately 700 tons of explosives early Friday to destroy a strategic Hezbollah tunnel network beneath the Beaufort Ridge. Prime Minister Netanyahu and Defense Minister Katz stated the operation responds to a recent Hezbollah drone attack that violated the June 19 ceasefire. The underground facility was identified as a central command hub for Hezbollah's Bader Unit and a key component of a planned infiltration into Galilee communities.
Date: July 31, 2026
Location: Nabatieh, Lebanon
Conflict: Israel-Hezbollah Conflict
Category: explosion
Severity: HIGH
Source: The Times of Israel