Arab-language channels are circulating a rumor that the massive underground complex known as 'Imad 4', revealed by Hezbollah two years ago, is the same site on the Ali al-Taher ridge that IDF forces have been battling to capture. If true, this would be the largest and most significant underground Hezbollah infrastructure Israel has ever seized, according to the report.
The rumor, reported by reports's channel curating Arabic-language social media and Telegram channels, asserts that Hezbollah's 'Imad 4' underground base — revealed in a propaganda video two years ago — is located precisely at the Ali al-Taher ridge in southern Lebanon's Nabatieh district. The ridge has been the scene of intense IDF ground operations over recent days and weeks, with Israeli forces pushing to capture and clear the strategic high ground and its underground tunnel network.
If confirmed, this would identity the ridge's underground infrastructure as far larger and more strategically significant than previously assessed by Israeli sources. Hezbollah's 'Imad' series of underground bases are known for their depth, stored rocket arsenals, and command and control facilities. The Zioneer has previously reported on IDF efforts to surround Hezbollah fighters in underground tunnels near Tebnit and the Beaufort Ridge, and on the ongoing clearing of the Ali al-Taher area, including Hezbollah denials of IDF encirclement claims.
At this stage, the connection remains an unverified rumor sourced from Arab-language Telegram circles. The IDF has not commented on the 'Imad 4' claim. No visual evidence or official confirmation links the two sites.
2 developments
- StrongIDF besieges ~30 Hezbollah operatives in underground command center on Ali al-Taher ridge
- StrongAnalyst warns renewed IDF push at Ali al-Taher ridge tonight amid strategic Hezbollah base
- DevelopingIran pushing for ceasefire to stall IDF operations on Ali Taher ridge, per analyst
- StrongIDF attempted to capture IRGC-built Hezbollah underground fortress near Nabatieh hours before ceasefire
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