Lebanese sources report that an Israeli flag has been placed on the strategic Ali al-Taher ridge in the Nabatieh district of southern Lebanon. The ridge, a key high ground overlooking the city of Nabatieh, was captured by Israeli forces in June, as The Zioneer reported. No details on who placed the flag or any official Israeli response have been provided.
The new report, attributed to Lebanese sources, indicates that an Israeli flag has been placed on the Ali al-Taher ridge, a strategic elevation in the Nabatieh district. The ridge, which stands at approximately 697 meters and overlooks the city of Nabatieh, was captured by Israeli forces on June 13, 2026, as The Zioneer reported in an article titled 'Israeli Forces Capture Strategic Ali al-Taher Ridge in Southern Lebanon.' The ridge has been a focal point of Israeli ground operations north of the Litani River, and The Zioneer has previously reported on IDF artillery bombardments and armor movements in the area. It remains unclear whether the flag was placed by Israeli military personnel, local residents, or other actors, and no official Israeli response has been issued. The report is single-source and unconfirmed.
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