In a controlled explosion with 700 tons of explosives: IDF destroys Hezbollah infrastructure near Beaufort
The IDF destroyed a network of underground Hezbollah tunnels in the Beaufort Ridge area of southern Lebanon overnight, using approximately 700 tons of explosives. The infrastructure served as a central terrorist command for the 'Badr' unit, was funded and planned by Iran, and posed a threat to northern residents. The operation was approved by the Chief of Staff and came in response to Hezbollah's violation of the ceasefire agreement.
The IDF destroyed a network of underground Hezbollah tunnels in the Beaufort Ridge area of southern Lebanon overnight, using approximately 700 tons of explosives in a controlled detonation. According to an IDF statement, several main routes of the tunnel network were destroyed, which served as a central command complex for the 'Badr' unit in southern Lebanon, funded and planned by Iran. The infrastructure, built over two decades, posed a threat to northern residents and IDF forces, as dozens of unmanned aerial vehicles, explosive drones, and anti-tank missiles were launched from it. The operation was approved by the Chief of Staff, and in recent weeks forces prepared for the destruction of the network. Several additional routes remain in the area, and the IDF continues to monitor. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz stated that the operation was carried out in response to Hezbollah's violation of the ceasefire agreement, emphasizing that any violation will be met with a harsh response.