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IDF Chief Tours Hezbollah Tunnels, Kills Terrorists, Evacuates Towns

5/7/2026

Summary

Story summary

On May 6, Israel Defense Forces (IDF) Chief Lt-Gen. Eyal Zamir toured underground Hezbollah facilities beneath a children’s store in El-Khiam, southern Lebanon.
The IDF killed several Hezbollah terrorists, struck about 25 targets and wounded two Israeli soldiers.
The Israeli Air Force intercepted a hostile aircraft before it entered Israeli airspace while the IDF’s Arabic spokesperson announced evacuation of several southern Lebanese towns via X/Twitter.

History

Historical Context

During the 34-day 2006 Lebanon War that began on 12 July, Israel bombed Hezbollah’s headquarters and targeted tunnels. UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan condemned the fighting. Today, IDF chief Lt-Gen Eyal Zamir’s raid on tunnels beneath an El-Khiam children’s store repeats that intensified tunnel-targeting strategy, pressuring Hezbollah to alter its underground tactics.

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Story summary

On May 6, Israel Defense Forces (IDF) Chief Lt-Gen. Eyal Zamir toured underground Hezbollah facilities beneath a children’s store in El-Khiam, southern Lebanon.
The IDF killed several Hezbollah terrorists, struck about 25 targets and wounded two Israeli soldiers.
The Israeli Air Force intercepted a hostile aircraft before it entered Israeli airspace while the IDF’s Arabic spokesperson announced evacuation of several southern Lebanese towns via X/Twitter.

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