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Times of Israel publishes report on Hezbollah underground lair beneath Beaufort Ridge

The Zioneer Intelligence Desk
Times of Israel publishes report on Hezbollah underground lair beneath Beaufort Ridge

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TL;DR

The Times of Israel has published a detailed report on a Hezbollah underground lair discovered beneath the Beaufort Ridge, describing it as a strategic position built to attack Israel. The report draws on IDF findings and provides a comprehensive look at the tunnel network, its purpose, and the threat it posed to northern Israeli communities.

01 · THE DISPATCH

The Times of Israel has published an in-depth report on the Hezbollah underground lair found beneath the Beaufort Ridge in southern Lebanon, a military position that the report describes as a 'strategic bulwark' built to attack Israel. The article, published on July 12, expands on findings previously disclosed by the IDF. As The Zioneer reported on June 7, the IDF first revealed a large-scale tunnel network under the ridge, funded by Iran and designed to house hundreds of operatives. Subsequent bulletins documented the discovery of attack maps, weapons caches, and living quarters within the tunnels. The new Times of Israel report synthesizes these developments, providing a broader perspective on the strategic significance of the Beaufort Ridge and the threat it posed to northern Israel. The report also notes that Israeli forces, including the Golani Brigade and engineering units, have been working to dismantle the tunnels and establish operational control over the area. The article does not disclose new operational details but offers a comprehensive account of one of the most significant Hezbollah underground infrastructures uncovered during the conflict.

02 · How it developed

3 developments

  1. Latest

    Hezbollah used the ridge to target Metula and direct operations.

  2. Times of Israel publishes detailed investigative report on the tunnel network.

  3. IDF reveals Hezbollah tunnel complex with operating room beneath Beaufort Ridge

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