Why Hezbollah threw all its forces into defending Ali Taher - assessment

The IDF destroyed a Hezbollah underground complex on the Ali Taher ridge in southern Lebanon. The operation lasted about three months, ending with the detonation of over 1,100 tons of explosives, causing a seismic event of magnitude 4.1. Inside the complex, dozens of rockets, drones, and hundreds of Iranian-made explosive devices were found.

The IDF completely destroyed the Ali Taher ridge in southern Lebanon, where Hezbollah had equipped a large underground fortified complex over two decades. The facility, approximately 10 kilometers long, was located southeast of Nabatieh, north of the Litani River, and about 15 kilometers from the Israeli border. Israeli forces gradually advanced toward the site and encircled it. Small special forces units covertly destroyed surveillance cameras and terrorist positions while cutting off supply routes. As a result, the militants were left without access to water, fuel, food, and batteries. The underground complex was essentially a separate city, containing command posts, weapons depots, generator units, living quarters, and kitchens. Inside, dozens of rockets and drones, machine guns, and hundreds of Iranian-made explosive devices were found. The final stage involved destroying the complex using over 1,100 tons of explosives. The U.S. Geological Survey recorded a seismic event of magnitude 4.1. Military leadership indicates that a significant portion of the group's infrastructure still remains.