IDF dismantles largest Hezbollah tunnel network in southern Lebanon

Key Points:

• The IDF announced the destruction of the largest Hezbollah tunnel city in southern Lebanon near Kantara, built with significant Iranian aid, capable of housing thousands of elite Radwan Forces terrorists and providing extensive operational infrastructure.
• The tunnel network spans two kilometers long and 10 kilometers wide, including a large western portion and a parallel eastern network, both currently being destroyed by IDF forces amid ongoing combat operations.
• The operation involved Division 36 and specialized units, facing complex terrain and mixed combat scenarios, including long-range attacks by Hezbollah using rockets, anti-tank missiles, and advanced FPV drones, which remain a significant challenge for the IDF.
• Evidence of Iranian involvement was confirmed through unique tunnel construction methods and the discovery of Iranian weapons within the network, highlighting Tehran’s role in supporting Hezbollah’s military infrastructure.
• The IDF used hundreds of tons of explosives to demolish the tunnels, which were deeply concealed under civilian structures, and noted limited civilian return due to continued fighting in the region.