Israel uses over 1,100 tonnes of explosives to destroy suspected Hezbollah tunnels in southern Lebanon

Israeli forces announced that they employed more than 1,100 tonnes of explosives to destroy a network of tunnels they say were built by Hezbollah in southern Lebanon. The demolition, carried out by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), was described as part of a broader effort to neutralize underground infrastructure that could be used for attacks against Israeli territory.

According to the IDF, the operation targeted several tunnel entrances and sections across a stretch of the border region, using a combination of aerial and ground‑based munitions. Israeli officials stated that the explosives were deployed over the course of several days and that the tunnels were identified through intelligence assessments linking them to Hezbollah’s military capabilities. No immediate casualties among civilians or combatants were reported, and the IDF said the demolition would impede any potential infiltration or smuggling activities.

The demolition concludes a series of Israeli actions aimed at curbing Hezbollah’s subterranean operations along the Lebanon border, a focus that has intensified amid ongoing regional tensions. While the IDF highlighted the tactical success of the operation, Lebanese authorities have not confirmed the existence of the tunnels, leaving the incident as another point of contention in the cross‑border security dynamic.