"How much did they invest to destroy us": Maglan, Egoz and Yahalom commanders speak about the Ali Taher stronghold
A week after the destruction of Hezbollah's bunker and tunnel complex in Ali Taher, the commanders of the Maglan, Egoz, and Yahalom reconnaissance units give interviews describing the fighting around the fortified compound and its destruction. The commanders recount the complex operation, the siege imposed, and Hezbollah's enormous investment in the compound over two decades. In the interview, they address the question of whether a response from the organization is expected soon.
A week after the massive destruction of Hezbollah's bunker and tunnel complex in Ali Taher, i24NEWS military and security correspondent Yinon Shalom Yitah interviewed three senior commanders: the commander of the Maglan reconnaissance unit, the commander of Egoz, and the commander of Yahalom. The commanders played a central role in the fighting around the fortified compound and its destruction. In the special interview, they describe how the strategic blow was dealt to the terrorist organization. One commander, with 20 years of service, describes the operation as "the craziest, most complex" he has ever carried out. He describes a complete siege: "No exit, no entry, no supplies, no electricity, no water, we took everything. We created a real siege." According to him, Hezbollah prepared the compound over two decades, and he says: "It strikes me how much they invested to destroy us." The article also addresses the question of whether a response from Hezbollah is expected soon.