Military analyst Hananel Aviv assesses that the 'Imad 5' underground rocket-launcher complex, one of Hezbollah's flagship subterranean assets, is likely located on the Ali Taher ridge in southern Lebanon and has not yet been fully seized by the IDF.
Military analyst Hananel Aviv published an assessment Sunday morning regarding Hezbollah's subsurface infrastructure on the Ali Taher ridge, distinguishing between two underground complexes the terror group has previously publicized.
Aviv notes that Hezbollah released promotional videos in 2024 for two major underground facilities, 'Imad 4' and 'Imad 5'. Based on topographic and operational analysis, he assesses that the 'Imad 5' complex — designed for static, fortified rocket launches from ridge lines — is likely situated on the Ali Taher ridge, while the larger 'Imad 4' facility, which requires strategic depth for truck movement, is probably located in the Beqaa Valley.
This assessment builds on a developing thread that The Zioneer has covered extensively since Friday. The IDF has been operating on the Ali Taher ridge for days, describing it as Hezbollah's main command headquarters in southern Lebanon. IDF troops have seized control of parts of the ridge, including one underground compound, and have trapped dozens of Hezbollah operatives inside a subterranean nerve center. However, as Aviv notes, the specific 'Imad 5' launcher site may still be outside complete IDF control.
Aviv describes the ridge complex as one of the organization's most significant strategic infrastructure assets, linked to the 'Imad' project named after assassinated Hezbollah chief of staff Imad Mughniyeh. Neither the IDF nor Hezbollah has officially commented on Aviv's specific assessment regarding 'Imad 5's location or status.
2 developments
- StrongIDF says dozens of Hezbollah operatives trapped in 'Imad 4' tunnel complex in southern Lebanon
- StrongAnalyst warns renewed IDF push at Ali al-Taher ridge tonight amid strategic Hezbollah base
- DevelopingIran pushing for ceasefire to stall IDF operations on Ali Taher ridge, per analyst
- StrongNew activity reported at Ali al-Taher ridge in southern Lebanon
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