Tremor recorded as Israel says Hezbollah tunnels destroyed in south Lebanon
Israeli forces demolished a significant Hezbollah tunnel network beneath the Ali al-Taher ridge in southern Lebanon, causing a 4.1 magnitude tremor. The operation is part of a broader effort to establish a security zone and neutralize militant infrastructure.
Why it matters
The destruction of this strategic infrastructure marks a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hezbollah.
Israel said on Thursday (September 10, 2026) it demolished key tunnels built by the Iran-backed Hezbollah group beneath the strategic Ali al-Taher ridge in southern Lebanon, triggering a 4.1 magnitude tremor.
AFP journalists in the area heard several explosions. In a video shared by Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz, a huge fireball can be seen rising into the night sky.
The explosion comes a few days after Israeli authorities claimed to have taken control of the Ali al-Taher ridge, saying that the pro-Iranian Hezbollah had dug numerous tunnels there, allowing it to attack Israel from this mountainous area.
Israeli troops occupy part of southern Lebanon, where Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he wants to establish a "security zone" to prevent any attacks on the north of his country.
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