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Israel Says It Has Trapped Hezbollah Fighters Underground in Southern Lebanon
The New York Times • • world
Key Points:
- The Israeli military has surrounded an underground Hezbollah stronghold in southern Lebanon, trapping dozens of militants amid ongoing clashes.
- The conflict between U.S.-allied Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah threatens to derail delicate peace negotiations between Tehran and Washington.
- Despite a cease-fire and a weekend halt in major combat, fighting continues, especially around the strategic Ali al-Taher ridge near Kfar Tebnit.
- Israeli forces killed at least two individuals in recent strikes on Tuesday, with Hezbollah claiming the victims were civilians.
- Israeli officials believe the trapped Hezbollah militants are facing shortages of food and water inside the fortress.
