Jerusalem: Israel said Thursday it demolished key tunnels built by the Iran-backed Hezbollah group beneath the strategic Ali al-Taher ridge in southern Lebanon, with the force of the explosions enough to trigger a 4.1 magnitude tremor. It comes a few days after Israeli authorities claimed to have taken control of the Ali al-Taher ridge, saying that the pro-Iranian Hezbollah had dug numerous tunnels there, allowing it to attack Israel from this mountainous area.

According to France24.com, the destruction of these tunnels is a significant move by Israel in its ongoing efforts to neutralize threats from Hezbollah in the region. The tunnels reportedly provided Hezbollah with a strategic advantage, facilitating potential attacks on Israel from within the mountainous terrain. The recent operation signals Israel's commitment to addressing security concerns posed by the presence of Hezbollah's infrastructure near its borders.