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STANDARD MILITARY UNVERIFIED

IDF Demolishes Hezbollah Tunnel Network in Southern Lebanon

Jul 30, 2026 08:37 PM CT Beaufort Ridge, Southern Lebanon IDF,Hezbollah,tunnels,Lebanon,southern-border,military-operation

Summary

The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) demolished a subterranean tunnel system operated by Hezbollah in the Beaufort Ridge area of southern Lebanon. This action was taken in response to a recent drone attack and follows a postponement linked to a June framework deal, indicating ongoing friction despite diplomatic efforts. The event represents a routine enforcement of security boundaries rather than a major escalation.

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PM and defense minister say subterranean system destroyed in response to drone attack a day earlier, after postponing the demolition due to the framework deal reached in June The post IDF demolishes Hezbollah tunnels below southern Lebanon’s Beaufort Ridge appeared first on The Times of Isr...

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Actor Responses

Israel NEUTRAL

IDF demolished Hezbollah tunnels in response to a drone attack, citing security necessity.

Hezbollah NEUTRAL

Had tunnel infrastructure destroyed by Israeli forces.

Related Events (1)

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STANDARD IDF Claims Destruction of Hezbollah Tunnels in Southern Lebanon Security Zone

"Both events describe the same military action by the IDF against Hezbollah tunnels in the Beaufort area of Southern Lebanon on the same date. The new event provides additional context regarding the motivation (response to drone attack) and diplomatic backdrop, while Event 3 is a direct report of the destruction itself."