Israel destroys Hezbollah tunnel network in southern Lebanon, causing 4.1‑magnitude tremor

Israel announced on Thursday that it had destroyed key tunnels constructed by Iran‑backed Hezbollah beneath the strategic Ali al‑Taher ridge in southern Lebanon, declaring that it had achieved operational control of the area. The Israeli military said the tunnels were part of a network used to launch attacks and that their demolition marked a decisive step in curbing Hezbollah’s capabilities along the border.

Following the strike, Lebanese authorities reported a massive explosion at the site, and the U.S. Geological Survey registered a magnitude‑4.1 tremor in the vicinity, confirming the force of the blast. The events underscore the heightened tension along the Israel‑Lebanon frontier and illustrate the ongoing efforts by both sides to assert dominance over contested terrain.