Israel's military announced it killed Hezbollah operatives who posed a threat to forces operating in southern Lebanon. Separately, an Israeli military affairs analyst notes the IDF has dozens of Hezbollah operatives still trapped in the underground complex beneath the ridge, with troops preventing their exit — a situation he describes as potentially dangerous for soldiers above ground.
The IDF announced on Thursday evening that its forces eliminated Hezbollah operatives who posed a threat to troops operating in southern Lebanon. The military's statement, carried by N12, did not specify the number of operatives killed or provide additional operational details.
Military analyst Nitzan Shapira (N12) highlighted the wording of the IDF announcement, noting that dozens of Hezbollah operatives remain trapped in the underground complex beneath the Ali al-Taher Ridge, with Israeli troops preventing their exit. He described the situation as reminiscent of the terrorist pocket in the Rafah tunnels six months ago, and warned it carries "dangerous potential" for IDF soldiers operating above ground who are not authorized to engage the subterranean targets.
The ridge has been a focal point of IDF operations in southern Lebanon. As The Zioneer reported earlier Thursday evening, the military said it killed six Hezbollah operatives in two separate incidents at the same ridge. The current standoff — with operatives trapped underground and IDF forces controlling the surface above — has been an ongoing feature of operations there since the military first reported taking control of the Iranian-built underground nerve center last week. Hezbollah has publicly denied the IDF's encirclement claims.
2 developments
- DevelopingIDF says it struck 70+ Hezbollah sites, eliminated seven operatives from underground route
- ConfirmedIDF eliminates Hezbollah operatives approaching troops in southern Lebanon
- StrongIDF eliminates six Hezbollah terrorists at Ali al-Taher Ridge; Katz warns Iran
- StrongIDF says it killed Hezbollah operatives who crossed the Yellow Line using civilian cover at Ali al-Taher ridge
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