IDF reveals Hezbollah tunnel complex with operating room beneath Beaufort Ridge

The IDF’s disclosure of the subterranean infrastructure beneath the Beaufort Ridge highlights the scale of Hezbollah's military entrenchment in southern Lebanon. According to military reports, the tunnel network was not merely a transit route but a sustained living and combat environment. The presence of showers and an operating room indicates that the site was designed to support long-term stays for operatives and provide immediate medical care during active hostilities.

Strategic Position and Capabilities

Located approximately six kilometers from the Israeli town of Metula, the Beaufort Ridge provides a commanding view of the Galilee. By tunneling into the ridge itself, Hezbollah was able to maintain a persistent presence and launch attacks using Iranian-supplied weaponry while remaining shielded from Israeli surveillance and aerial strikes. Prior reports from The Zioneer Intelligence Desk indicate that this network was part of a larger, Iranian-funded project designed to house hundreds of fighters and facilitate prolonged combat operations.

Operational Context

The discovery follows ongoing efforts by Israeli forces, including the Golani Brigade and specialized Yahalom and Maglan units, to dismantle Hezbollah's infrastructure near the border. The military has previously noted that this specific area was used for hundreds of launches targeting Israel in recent months. While the IDF has provided footage and details of the complex, independent verification of the full extent of the network remains limited as operations in the sector continue. The neutralization of such facilities is a primary objective of the current security effort to ensure the safe return of residents to Israel's northern communities.