The Israeli military said it destroyed a network of tunnels in the Beaufort area of southern Lebanon in an overnight operation that used about 700 tons of explosives. According to the announcement, the underground sites were located in a region the army has been focusing on as part of its campaign against Hezbollah infrastructure.
The IDF described the tunnels as a significant element in Hezbollah’s broader invasion plan aimed at Israeli communities in the Galilee. By targeting the underground passages, the military signaled that it was trying to remove what it sees as a direct cross-border threat tied to potential future attacks.
The operation took place Thursday night shortly after midnight, according to the report, and centered on the Beaufort Ridge area. Military imagery released with the announcement showed the demolition of a tunnel site, underscoring Israel’s emphasis on exposing and destroying underground facilities in southern Lebanon.
The strike highlights the continued focus on Hezbollah positions near the Israel-Lebanon frontier, especially assets that could support infiltration or surprise assaults. The Beaufort tunnel demolition is the latest example of Israel’s effort to dismantle what it says are key components of Hezbollah’s offensive preparations.
