IDF Demolishes Hezbollah Tunnels Beneath Beaufort Castle
The Israel Defense Forces detonated approximately 700 tons of explosives to demolish a Hezbollah tunnel network beneath the UNESCO-listed Beaufort Castle in southern Lebanon. Prime Minister Netanyahu and Defense Minister Katz stated the operation responded to a recent ceasefire violation involving a drone attack on an IDF vehicle. The massive blast shattered windows in nearby Nabatieh and Arnoun. Lebanese authorities condemned the destruction of the historic Crusader fortress, while geologists warned of potential human-induced seismic activity in the region.
Date: July 31, 2026
Location: Nabatieh, Lebanon
Conflict: Israel-Hezbollah Conflict
Category: infrastructure
Severity: HIGH
Source: Times of Israel