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Israel Blasts 700-Ton Hezbollah Tunnel, Cites Ceasefire Violation

7/31/2026

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Israel used 700 tons of explosives to demolish a Hezbollah tunnel beneath Beaufort Ridge after a drone hit an IDF bulldozer on Ali Taher ridge.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz said the strike violated the cease-fire and required a severe response.
The IDF also destroyed underground routes and a tunnel on July 13 while teams from Israel and Lebanon will meet Aug 4-6 to advance the June framework agreement.

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Israel used 700 tons of explosives to demolish a Hezbollah tunnel beneath Beaufort Ridge after a drone hit an IDF bulldozer on Ali Taher ridge.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz said the strike violated the cease-fire and required a severe response.
The IDF also destroyed underground routes and a tunnel on July 13 while teams from Israel and Lebanon will meet Aug 4-6 to advance the June framework agreement.