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IDF Destroys Major Hezbollah Tunnel, Rocket Launcher; Residents Sheltered

5/1/2026

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IDF Tunnel Demolition

The IDF warned residents that the tunnel demolition would create a blast heard across the region, shaking nearby homes.
A demolition removed the largest known Hezbollah tunnel near the Lebanese village of Qantara.
Residents of Misgav Am, Manara, Margaliot and Metula were told to stay indoors, avoid windows.
The Givati Brigade destroyed a rocket launcher inside a civilian building on April 29, 2026.

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IDF Strikes Hezbollah

The Alpinist Unit of the IDF’s 810th Brigade raided Mount Dov, destroying multiple Hezbollah staging and missile-launch sites.
Israeli forces confirmed the April 29, 2026 Givati Brigade strike that eliminated a rocket launcher inside a civilian building.
Force jets shot down five Hezbollah terrorists near IDF troops in southern Lebanon on Wednesday.
Hezbollah UAVs detonated near Forward Defense Line without injuries while IDF discovered an underground route.

History

Historical Context

During the 34-day 2006 Lebanon War, Israel’s ground offensive uncovered Hezbollah’s cross-border tunnel network, prompting the IDF to destroy several tunnels and target rocket stockpiles. The war’s tunnel focus shaped later operations, such as the Givati Brigade’s 2026 demolition of a major tunnel near Qantara, illustrating the enduring security challenge for Israel and UNIFIL.

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IDF Tunnel Demolition

The IDF warned residents that the tunnel demolition would create a blast heard across the region, shaking nearby homes.
A demolition removed the largest known Hezbollah tunnel near the Lebanese village of Qantara.
Residents of Misgav Am, Manara, Margaliot and Metula were told to stay indoors, avoid windows.
The Givati Brigade destroyed a rocket launcher inside a civilian building on April 29, 2026.

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