IDF fires flares and heavy artillery at Ali al-Taher ridge in southern Lebanon

Flares and heavy IDF artillery shelling were reported over the Ali al-Taher hills in southern Lebanon just after midnight, according to reports. The ridge has been a repeated target of Israeli ground operations in recent days.

The IDF fired flares and heavy artillery at the Ali al-Taher ridge in southern Lebanon early Wednesday, according to reports. The ridge, a strategic high ground in the Nabatieh district, has been a focal point of Israeli artillery and ground operations in recent days. As The Zioneer has reported, the IDF has conducted multiple barrages targeting the ridge since June 13, including the use of phosphorus shells and clearing operations. The current report adds details of flare rounds, which may indicate illumination for overnight operations. The extent of damage or casualties is not yet known.

3 developments

1. 01:28 · 8 JulLatest

   IDF used flares and heavy artillery shelling on the ridge.

2. 01:27 · 8 Jul

   Reports indicate active IDF strikes in the Ali Taher area.

3. 01:21 · 8 Jul

   Overnight: Flare rounds reportedly deployed over Ali al-Taher, southern Lebanon

• Strong00:14 · 24 JulIDF continues artillery barrage on Ali al-Taher ridge in southern Lebanon, multiple salvos per day
• Strong18:41 · 19 JunIDF artillery fire targets Jabal Rafie and Ali al-Taher ridge in southern Lebanon
• Developing05:10 · 1 AugIDF carries out combined strikes near Ali al-Taher ridge in southern Lebanon
• Developing14:41 · 20 JunIDF continues to clear Ali al-Taher ridge, reports firing from Arab Salim

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