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IDF Destroys Hezbollah Command Complex

Elite Maglan and Yahalom units spent three months in harsh conditions on Lebanon's Ali Taher ridge, mapping and destroying kilometers of underground infrastructure just before Rosh Hashanah

Three Months Underground: IDF Destroys Hezbollah's Critical Command Complex
Documentation from the operation to destroy the tunnels
Documentation from the operation to destroy the tunnels (Photo: IDF)

Elite Maglan and Yahalom units have completed an extended operation on the Ali Taher ridge in southern Lebanon, during which they spent approximately three months locating and destroying Hezbollah infrastructure. The operation uncovered the central command complex of the terror organization's Badr unit.

The forces contended with mountainous and complex terrain, dense vegetation and boulders, alongside terrorist activity, drones and incoming fire. The fighters conducted prolonged ambushes, covert movements and intelligence gathering until they assembled a complete picture of the underground infrastructure network in the area.

During the operation, underground passages stretching for kilometers were exposed, including command centers, communications and intelligence equipment, ventilation systems, kitchens and medical rooms. According to commanders, portions of the infrastructure were built over an extended period and were designed to enable Hezbollah to operate and command from the area.

Explosion attributed to Ali Taher
Explosion attributed to Ali Taher (Photo: Social media)

The forces employed a combination of intelligence and ground operations to draw the terrorists out of the tunnels. During the operation, Staff Sergeant Nir Ben Ari fell in battle and additional fighters were wounded.

After months of operations, the main infrastructure on the ridge was destroyed in a planned detonation shortly before Rosh Hashanah. Unit commanders stated that completing the mission was the result of sustained activity, perseverance and cooperation between the forces.

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