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Israeli forces detonate 1,100 tonnes at Hezbollah site

By Drooid · Sep 15, 2026, 3:16 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

Israeli forces detonated 1,100 tonnes of explosives at a Hezbollah command complex on Ali al-Taher Ridge.
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun said there will be no new negotiations with Israel.
Israeli attacks in southern Lebanon killed at least 29 people, including 12 family members in Kfar Ramman.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defence Minister Israel Katz pledged to keep forces in southern Lebanon, blocking Hezbollah.

History

Historical Context

The 34-day 2006 Lebanon War began on 12 July 2006 when Hezbollah seized two Israeli soldiers, prompting Israel to bomb Beirut and launch a massive air campaign. UN Security Council Resolution 1701 on 11 August 2006 ended hostilities but left a fragile cease-fire. Today’s 1,100-tonne blast at Ali al-Taher Ridge mirrors that same overwhelming firepower against Hezbollah.

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Story summary

Israeli forces detonated 1,100 tonnes of explosives at a Hezbollah command complex on Ali al-Taher Ridge.
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun said there will be no new negotiations with Israel.
Israeli attacks in southern Lebanon killed at least 29 people, including 12 family members in Kfar Ramman.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defence Minister Israel Katz pledged to keep forces in southern Lebanon, blocking Hezbollah.

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