The IDF is preparing to destroy a large Hezbollah tunnel network in southern Lebanon, according to the military. Israeli authorities warned that a powerful explosion will be heard in northern Israel as part of the demolition, which follows the earlier destruction of tunnels in the area.
The IDF is poised to demolish a significant Hezbollah tunnel network in southern Lebanon, with Israeli authorities warning that a powerful explosion will be heard in northern Israel. The operation follows the coordinated destruction of a 200-meter tunnel in the village of Majdal Zoun earlier tonight, where the IDF detonated an explosives cache discovered inside the tunnel after its initial destruction. That operation, dubbed 'End of Verse,' was announced jointly by Prime Minister Netanyahu and Defense Minister Katz, who said the tunnel contained hundreds of weapons and launch shafts aimed at Israel.
As The Zioneer reported at 22:25 and 23:12, the IDF has been engaged in an unprecedented tunnel demolition campaign in southern Lebanon, with journalist Amit Segal (N12) reporting that the quantity of explosives being used exceeds anything used on any front in the war so far. The Majdal Zoun tunnel was destroyed in two phases: first its main structure, then the demolition of an explosives cache inside it. Tonight's expected blast appears to target a larger connected network.
No casualties have been reported on either side of the border, and the IDF has not provided further details on the tunnel network's size or specific location. The operation is ongoing.
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