Israel destroys major Hezbollah underground base in southern Lebanon with over 1,000 tonnes of explosives
On September 10-11, 2026, the Israeli military destroyed a large Hezbollah underground complex beneath the Ali al-Taher Ridge in southern Lebanon, using over 1,100 tons of explosives. The blast registered as a magnitude 4.1 earthquake. The facility, built over two decades with Iranian funding, spanned over two kilometers and contained a command center, weapons depots, and Iranian-made rockets. The operation aimed to neutralize Hezbollah’s fortified positions amid ongoing tensions along the Israel-Lebanon border.
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Common ground
- Both agree that Israel's 1982 invasion and occupation of southern Lebanon is a key historical root of the conflict.
- Both agree that the current ceasefire is flawed, with Israel continuing military operations and occupying Lebanese territory.
- Both agree that Lebanese civilians, especially in southern villages, suffer the most and deserve better.
- Both agree that Western media often lacks independent verification and relies too heavily on Israeli military statements.
Points of contention
- The Regional Agent sees Hezbollah as a legitimate resistance movement born from occupation, while the Western Agent sees it as an Iranian proxy that uses human shields.
- The Regional Agent argues that Israel's actions are colonial and that the burden of proof should be on the occupier, while the Western Agent insists both sides must be held to the same legal standards.
- The Western Agent demands condemnation of Hezbollah's rocket fire and use of civilian areas, while the Regional Agent refuses to condemn without also condemning Israel's occupation and bombings.
Blind spots
- Neither side fully addresses how the international community could enforce a balanced ceasefire that protects civilians from both Israeli bombs and Hezbollah's military activities.
- Both overlook the role of other Lebanese political groups and civilians who may oppose both Israel and Hezbollah but have no voice in this debate.
- The discussion lacks concrete proposals for how to verify military targets independently in real-time, beyond relying on UNIFIL or media reports.
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This debate shows deep disagreement over whether Hezbollah is a resistance movement or a proxy militia, and whether Israel's actions are colonial aggression or legitimate security measures. Both sides agree that Lebanese civilians are caught in the middle, that the ceasefire is broken, and that media coverage is biased. However, they cannot agree on who to blame first or how to apply international law fairly. The blind spots include a lack of practical solutions for protecting civilians and giving voice to ordinary Lebanese people who want neither Israeli bombs nor Hezbollah's guns. Ultimately, the cycle of violence continues because each side sees the other as the root cause, and neither is willing to condemn their own side's allies.
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Israel says it destroyed major underground Hezbollah base in southern Lebanon
Israel has announced the destruction of a major underground Hezbollah base located beneath the Ali al-Taher ridge in southern Lebanon. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) released footage of the extensive tunnel network after carrying out the operation. Reports indicate that the demolition triggered a 4.1-magnitude tremor, as noted by France 24. The operation is part of ongoing military actions against Hezbollah infrastructure in the region. Multiple news outlets, including BBC, Financial Times, Al Jazeera, and The Jerusalem Post, have covered the event, citing Israeli military statements. The base is described as a significant Hezbollah stronghold, and its destruction marks a notable development in the conflict between Israel and the Iran-backed militant group.
Read sourceIsrael says it destroyed major Hezbollah underground base in southern Lebanon
Israel's military announced it destroyed a large underground complex operated by Hezbollah in southern Lebanon, using over 1,000 tonnes of explosives to demolish two tunnels spanning more than 2km beneath the Ali Taher Ridge. The blast registered as a magnitude 4.1 earthquake on the US Geological Survey scale. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) stated the infrastructure included a command center for Hezbollah's Badr unit and contained rockets, missiles, drones, anti-tank weapons, mines, and explosives. The IDF claimed all terrorists inside were eliminated or fled, and that the operation completed a mission to destroy eight tunnels and establish a security zone. A resident in Nabatieh reported the house shook like an earthquake, causing panic. The action occurs amid renewed fighting in southern Lebanon following the March 2 escalation when Hezbollah launched rockets into Israel after a strike killed Iran's supreme leader. A June ceasefire deal between Iran and the US, alongside a Lebanon-Israel framework, reduced fighting but Israeli strikes and demolitions have continued. At least 4,362 people have been killed in Lebanon during the conflict, according to the health ministry.
Read sourceIsrael destroys Hezbollah underground tunnels in southern Lebanon, army says
On September 11, 2026, the Israeli army announced the destruction of underground infrastructure belonging to the Iran-backed Hezbollah militia in southern Lebanon. The operation focused on the strategically important Ali al-Taher ridge near Nabatieh, which Israeli forces captured a week earlier. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz confirmed the operation, stating it completed the consolidation of a security zone in southern Lebanon. The Israeli army reported that the underground complex, built over two decades with Iranian funding, extended over two kilometers and contained a command center, weapons depots, living quarters, and dozens of Iranian-made rockets, missiles, drones, and other weaponry. The mayor of Nabatieh reported an extremely powerful explosion, with tremors felt throughout southern Lebanon and as far as Beirut, 70 kilometers away. The US Geological Survey recorded the tremors as equivalent to a magnitude 4.1 earthquake. Despite an existing ceasefire, Israel and Hezbollah continue to accuse each other of violations, and Israeli soldiers remain stationed in southern Lebanon conducting daily strikes.
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IDF Destroys Hezbollah Underground Facilities in Southern Lebanon with Over 1,000 Tons of Explosives
On September 10, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz issued a joint statement announcing that the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) had destroyed Hezbollah's underground infrastructure in the Arita al-Tahir ridge area of southern Lebanon. The IDF stated that more than 1,100 tons of explosives were used in the demolition to destroy tunnels beneath the ridge. The operation targeted Hezbollah's subterranean facilities, which are part of the group's military capabilities in the region. The announcement underscores ongoing tensions between Israel and Hezbollah along the Lebanon-Israel border, with Israel taking proactive measures to neutralize what it perceives as threats from the Iran-backed militant group. The scale of explosives used highlights the significance of the target and the IDF's commitment to degrading Hezbollah's military infrastructure.
Read sourceIsraeli military destroys Hezbollah underground infrastructure on Ali al-Taher Ridge
The Office of the Israeli Prime Minister announced that the Israeli military successfully destroyed Hezbollah's underground infrastructure located on the Ali al-Taher Ridge in southern Lebanon. This operation targets Hezbollah's fortified positions and tunnel networks in the border area, part of ongoing Israeli efforts to neutralize threats from the Iran-backed militant group. The strike underscores the continued tensions and military exchanges along the Israel-Lebanon border, with Israel aiming to degrade Hezbollah's offensive capabilities. No further details on casualties or the scale of the operation were provided in the brief statement.