Hillel Bitton Rosen, a military commentator, said we knew a significant underground infrastructure existed but didn't know how extensive it was, adding that a precise intelligence picture is impossible without holding 100% of the territory. His remarks come as the IDF continues exposing Hezbollah underground positions in southern Lebanon, a campaign The Zioneer reported on earlier this week.
Speaking on Sunday evening, military commentator Hillel Bitton Rosen discussed the scale of underground Hezbollah positions uncovered by the IDF in southern Lebanon. His comments — first reported by the Riklin media platform — acknowledged that while Israel was aware of a significant subterranean network, the scope of what was found has exceeded expectations.
"We knew a significant underground infrastructure existed — we just didn't know to what extent. You cannot get a precise intelligence picture when you don't hold 100% of the territory," Bitton Rosen said. The remarks reflect the operational challenge of clearing and mapping the entire border area, much of which remains contested.
As The Zioneer reported on June 17, the IDF has been ordered to restrict offensive operations in the sector, with significant demolition of terror infrastructure requiring American approval. Bitton Rosen's assessment echoes that reporting — underscoring the gap between intelligence gathered from the air and what can be verified on the ground. No official IDF comment on the extent of the exposed tunnels has been released.
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