On the way to tense high holidays after destruction of Hezbolla
Ynetnews • • world
Key Points:
- The IDF destroyed Hezbollah’s extensive underground tunnel complex on the Ali Taher Ridge in southern Lebanon, a facility built over two decades with Iranian support, containing rockets, missiles, and command centers aimed at threatening northern Israeli communities.
- Israeli leadership emphasized readiness for multi-front scenarios, including potential Iranian missile or drone attacks, with plans for a strong retaliatory response to any aggression, particularly amid heightened tensions over Iran's nuclear ambitions.
- The operation involved a month-and-a-half preparation and utilized 1,100 tons of explosives; after demolition, IDF forces will redeploy to maintain observation and defense without remaining in the tunnels' immediate area.
- In Gaza, the IDF continues targeted strikes against Hamas, having killed over 700 terrorists since October 2025, while preparing defenses against emerging threats like fiber-optic drones and maintaining offensive momentum with two active divisions.
- The West Bank remains on high alert with substantial troop deployments and a new rapid aerial response strategy ("golden hour") to quickly neutralize threats, reflecting lessons learned from previous conflicts and aiming to prevent infiltration and escalation.
