The Israel Defense Forces said on September 3 that its 36th Division cleared and neutralized two underground routes in the Ali al-Taher Ridge area in Lebanon’s Security Zone. The IDF said it gained operational control above and below ground and cleared the area of Hezbollah-linked terrorists, neutralizing their ability to carry out attacks from within the routes.
WHO:Israel Defense Forces (36th Division)
WHAT:Cleared and neutralized two underground routes in the Ali al-Taher Ridge area and gained operational control above and below ground
WHEN:Sep 3, 2026
WHERE:Ali al-Taher Ridge, Lebanon (Security Zone)
WHY:To neutralize the underground routes’ capability to carry out terror attacks against Israeli civilians and IDF soldiers from within the routes.
