Israel says it destroyed Hezbollah base in Lebanon’s Ali al-Taher ridge
The Israeli military has destroyed a significant underground Hezbollah command center and weapons cache located on the Ali al-Taher ridge in southern Lebanon. Israeli officials stated that forces will remain in the area to prevent the militant group from re-establishing its presence.
Why it matters
This operation marks a strategic escalation in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hezbollah, impacting regional security in the Middle East.
Israeli attacks come a week after it said to have established operational control over the strategic ridge.
x whatsapp-stroke copylink google Add Al Jazeera on Google info Smoke rises following strikes on Ali al-Taher ridge in Nabatieh, Lebanon, August 22, 2026 [Social Media/via Reuters] By Al Jazeera Staff and Reuters Published On 10 Sep 2026 10 Sep 2026 The Israeli military says it has destroyed Hezbollah’s underground infrastructure at a key site in southern Lebanon, with Israeli government officials adding that the operation consolidated its so-called security zone in the area.
In a joint statement, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defence Minister Israel Katz said on Thursday that Israeli forces would remain in the area to prevent the Iran-aligned Hezbollah militant group from re-establishing its presence and rebuilding its capabilities.
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