Israel claims destruction of major underground Hezbollah base in Lebanon

Israel's military has announced the destruction of a significant underground Hezbollah complex in southern Lebanon, an operation that reportedly generated seismic activity equivalent to a 4.1 magnitude earthquake. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) stated they used over 1,000 tons of explosives to demolish two tunnels, extending more than two kilometers beneath the Ali Taher Ridge. Residents in nearby Lebanese towns reported feeling the powerful tremors and witnessed a large fireball.

According to Israeli officials, this extensive underground infrastructure was a strategic asset, developed over two decades with Iranian funding and planning. It served as a command center for Hezbollah's Badr unit, housing numerous rockets, missiles, drones, and other weaponry.

The IDF indicated that the destruction of this facility completes a broader mission to dismantle eight tunnels and solidify a "security zone" in the region. There has been no immediate public comment from Hezbollah or the Lebanese government regarding Israel's claims.