Israel says Hezbollah tunnels under Ali al-Taher cleared
By The BriefBrief
Israel’s military cleared Hezbollah fighters holed up in tunnels under the strategic Ali al-Taher ridge in southern Lebanon, Defense Minister Israel Katz said. Katz said the mission was completed and the tunnels were cleared of “terrorists,” after the military said it had operational control of the ridge.
WHO:Israel Katz
WHAT:Israel’s Defense Minister said the military cleared Hezbollah fighters from tunnels under the Ali al-Taher ridge.
WHEN:Sep 4, 2026
WHERE:Ali al-Taher ridge, southern Lebanon
WHY:The tunnels were cleared after Israel’s military said it had operational control of the ridge and completed the mission to remove fighters there.
