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IDF seizes Hezbollah tunnels, takes Ali al-Taher ridge

9/6/2026

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IDF Seizes Ridge

The Israeli Defense Forces said they cleared Hezbollah tunnels and seized operational control of the Ali al-Taher ridge in southern Lebanon.
The operation caused civilian deaths, including a strike on a building identified as part of Randor Hospital.
An IDF airstrike in Arab Salim killed one civilian.
Iran, through Oman, warned Israel’s ridge seizure crossed a line and could trigger retaliation.

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IDF Secures Ridge

The Israeli Defense Forces cleared Hezbollah tunnels and took the Ali al-Taher ridge in southern Lebanon on Sunday.
Israel, via Defense Minister Israel Katz, called the raid a decisive strike on Hezbollah’s network and vowed to stay until the group is disarmed.
IDF forces shot down a Hezbollah drone approaching soldiers, reporting no injuries.
Israel transferred five Lebanese civilians to Lebanon via Red Cross as part of humanitarian negotiations.

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IDF Takes Ridge

The Israeli Defense Forces cleared Hezbollah tunnels and took control of the Ali al-Taher ridge in southern Lebanon.
Israeli officials said the ridge seizure could boost the government ahead of the October 27 elections.
The tunnel complex, built two decades with Iranian financing, remains unconfirmed as lost by Hezbollah.
The National Security Council warned Israelis abroad, naming Iran and its proxies as terror sources.

Blindspot

Blindspot

Iran, speaking through Oman, warned that Israel’s seizure of the Ali al-Taher ridge crossed a red line and could trigger retaliation.
Within this story's sources, this angle appears mainly in Left-leaning coverage and receives less attention in Center- and Right-leaning coverage.

History

Historical Context

Hezbollah’s 12 July 2006 raid sparked Israel’s Operation Change of Direction 11, launched on 11 August 2006 to encircle Hezbollah in southern Lebanon. The three-day assault failed to reach the Litani, left the IDF in 16 pockets and killed at least 33 Israeli soldiers with over 400 wounded. The stalemate informs Israel’s approach in the 2024 Ali al-Taher ridge seizure, drawing diplomatic pressure and Iran’s warning.

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IDF Seizes Ridge

The Israeli Defense Forces said they cleared Hezbollah tunnels and seized operational control of the Ali al-Taher ridge in southern Lebanon.
The operation caused civilian deaths, including a strike on a building identified as part of Randor Hospital.
An IDF airstrike in Arab Salim killed one civilian.
Iran, through Oman, warned Israel’s ridge seizure crossed a line and could trigger retaliation.

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