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Israel – Northern District / Lebanon – South Governorate: Israeli military operations intensify along Mount Dov and Beirut targeting Hezbollah infrastructure and strategic crossings
The Israeli military announced on Tuesday that it had uncovered and destroyed a Hezbollah tunnel near Mount Dov, marking a significant development in ongoing operations along the Israel-Lebanon border. The tunnel was located by the IDF’s 810th “Mountain” Brigade, which has been actively operating in the Upper Galilee region.
According to the military, the underground passage was part of Hezbollah’s broader infrastructure aimed at facilitating cross-border operations. The destruction of the tunnel is seen as a preventative measure to block potential infiltration attempts into Israeli territory.
In addition to the tunnel, Israeli forces reported discovering and demolishing a nearby weapons compound belonging to Hezbollah. The site allegedly contained equipment intended for attacks against Israeli soldiers and civilian populations in northern Israel.
The operations near Mount Dov come amid a broader escalation in Israeli military activity across Lebanon. The Israel Defense Forces confirmed that overnight strikes targeted multiple Hezbollah positions, including locations in the Lebanese capital, Beirut.
Military officials stated that several command centers were hit during the strikes, including facilities associated with Hezbollah’s elite Radwan Force. The unit is widely regarded by Israeli defense authorities as a key component in planning and executing attacks against Israel.
One of the strikes reportedly targeted a Radwan Force headquarters situated in Beirut. According to the military, the site was actively used to coordinate operations against Israeli targets, making it a high-priority objective.
Another strike focused on a Hezbollah Intelligence Directorate headquarters in Beirut. Israeli officials claim the facility played a critical role in gathering and processing intelligence used in militant activities against Israel.
In southern Lebanon, a separate strike targeted a Radwan Force command center embedded within a radio broadcasting station. The military stated that operatives were present inside the facility at the time of the strike.
The use of civilian infrastructure by militant groups has long been a point of contention, with Israel accusing Hezbollah of embedding its operations within populated areas to shield its activities.
Further south, the Israeli military carried out a strike on a crossing over the Litani River, which it said was being used by Hezbollah to transport weapons and military equipment. The crossing was reportedly a key logistical route for moving rockets and launchers into southern Lebanon.
The destruction of the crossing was accompanied by the release of video footage showing the targeted strike. Israeli defense officials described the move as part of a broader strategy to disrupt Hezbollah’s supply chains and limit its operational capabilities.
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz stated that all crossings over the Litani River used by Hezbollah have now been destroyed. Speaking from the defense ministry in Tel Aviv, Katz emphasized that controlling the remaining infrastructure would be essential to maintaining security along the northern border.
He added that Israeli forces would continue operating “with full force” against Hezbollah, indicating that further military actions could follow. Katz also said that residents of southern Lebanon who have moved north would not be allowed to return to areas south of the Litani River until security conditions improve.
The statement underscores Israel’s focus on establishing a buffer zone to protect communities in northern Israel, many of which have faced repeated threats amid ongoing tensions with Hezbollah.
Meanwhile, Lebanese media reported additional Israeli strikes in the city of Sidon and in an apartment located approximately eight kilometers from Beirut. According to these reports, two individuals identified as militants were killed in the attacks.
The developments reflect a significant escalation in hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah, raising concerns about the potential for a wider regional conflict. Both sides have exchanged fire intermittently in recent months, but the scale and scope of these latest operations suggest a more coordinated military campaign.
Hezbollah has not yet issued a detailed response to the latest Israeli claims. However, the group has previously warned that it would retaliate against what it describes as Israeli aggression.
International observers have expressed concern over the growing tensions along the Israel-Lebanon border, urging restraint from both sides. The situation remains volatile, with the risk of further escalation continuing to loom over the region.
As military operations intensify, the humanitarian impact is also becoming a growing concern. Displacement in southern Lebanon and northern Israel has increased, with thousands of residents forced to leave their homes due to security fears.
For now, the situation remains fluid, with both military developments and diplomatic responses likely to shape the next phase of the conflict.
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