Israel says tunnel demolitions beneath southern Lebanon ridge triggered tremor
Israel says it destroyed key Hezbollah tunnels beneath the Ali al-Taher ridge, days after claiming control of the strategic area.
Israel said it demolished key tunnels beneath the Ali al-Taher ridge in southern Lebanon on Thursday, describing them as infrastructure built by Hezbollah, the Iran-backed group.
According to France 24 International, the explosions reportedly triggered a 4.1-magnitude tremor. The supplied material does not independently confirm the tremor or establish that it was caused by the demolitions.
Israeli authorities had said several days earlier that they had taken control of the ridge. Israel also claimed Hezbollah had dug numerous tunnels beneath the mountainous area to facilitate attacks on Israel.
The claims about the tunnel network, its intended use and Israel’s control of the ridge have not been independently verified in the supplied material. No independent confirmation from Hezbollah or Lebanese authorities was provided.
