The Israel Defense Forces said it eliminated a Hezbollah operative who was operating near a shaft of the underground infrastructure at the Ali al-Taher Ridge in southern Lebanon, and separately struck a suspect in a vehicle who posed a threat to troops. The military continues to prevent operatives from exiting the underground complex.
The IDF confirmed Friday evening that it eliminated a Hezbollah operative near an underground shaft at the Ali al-Taher Ridge in southern Lebanon and separately struck a suspect in a vehicle who posed a threat to troops. The military said both strikes were carried out by the air force to remove immediate threats. The confirmation comes at 22:12 Jerusalem, following a series of reports from the IDF earlier in the evening.
The Zioneer reported at 21:55 Jerusalem multiple updates on the incident: the initial elimination of the operative near the shaft, the release of footage, and the IDF's statement that the operative posed an immediate threat. A subsequent bulletin at 22:06 Jerusalem summarized the two eliminations, including the vehicle strike. The IDF's latest statement provides official confirmation of both incidents.
The standoff at the ridge has been ongoing since late June, when the IDF began preventing Hezbollah operatives from exiting the underground complex. On June 25, the military said dozens of operatives remained trapped. On June 23 and 24, the IDF eliminated operatives who crossed the Yellow Line using civilian cover. The current operation appears to be a continuation of that effort.
The exact number of operatives still underground and the expected duration of the operation remain unconfirmed.
5 developments
- DevelopingIDF eliminates Hezbollah operatives threatening troops at Ali al-Taher Ridge
- ConfirmedIDF eliminates Hezbollah operative near troops in Al-Manzala area
- StrongIDF eliminates six Hezbollah terrorists at Ali al-Taher Ridge; Katz warns Iran
- DevelopingIDF eliminates Hezbollah operative on motorcycle in southern Lebanon
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