Germany Israeli army destroys Hezbollah tunnel in Lebanon

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28.12.2024 - 13:14

ARCHIVE - View into a tunnel dug by the Lebanese Shiite militia Hezbollah, which was discovered years ago by Israeli forces. Photo: Ilia Yefimovich/dpa
ARCHIVE - View into a tunnel dug by the Lebanese Shiite militia Hezbollah, which was discovered years ago by Israeli forces. Photo: Ilia Yefimovich/dpa
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According to Israel's army, it has discovered and destroyed a Hezbollah tunnel in southern Lebanon. According to the Israeli military, the underground route of the Radwan elite force was around 100 meters long. It had led to a Hezbollah command center.

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Israeli forces had found many explosive devices and rocket launchers there, as well as rifles, rockets and unspecified surveillance equipment in the tunnel. The Israeli military published images that allegedly show weapons in the narrow tunnel, which was illuminated by soldiers. The military did not say exactly where it was located in the neighboring country. The army's claims could not initially be independently verified.

The ceasefire between Israel and the pro-Iranian Hezbollah militia has been in force for a month. It is initially to apply for around two months. During this time, Israel's ground troops are to be gradually withdrawn from Lebanon. Both sides accuse each other of violations. According to the Israeli army, it is currently taking further action against threats in the south of the neighboring country as part of the agreement.