Israel's military chief said Saturday that forces destroyed Hezbollah's underground command infrastructure on the Ali Taher ridge in southern Lebanon, describing it as the central command, control, and combat hub built with Iranian assistance. He warned that any harm to Israeli communities or forces will be met with an immediate and powerful response, and that the IDF maintains full control of the 'yellow line' zone.
During a visit to Division 36 in southern Lebanon, the Chief of Staff confirmed that the IDF destroyed the underground command complex on the Ali Taher ridge overnight, calling it Hezbollah's primary command-and-control node built with Iranian planning and funding over decades. He stated that the IDF stands as a buffer defending northern Israeli communities, and that any attack on those communities or on IDF forces will trigger an immediate and powerful response, with the 'yellow line' remaining under full Israeli control. The Ali Taher ridge, previously described by the IDF as a strategic underground fortress, has been a key target in the military's campaign to dismantle Hezbollah's offensive capabilities near the border. As The Zioneer previously reported, the complex was part of a decades-long network of tunnels and bunkers designed to facilitate a planned invasion of the Galilee. The operation marks a significant milestone in securing the northern front as Israel enters the new year.
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