Strategic Ridge Seized
Israeli Military Claims Operational Control Over Strategic Ali Taher Ridge in Southern Lebanon
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Israel’s military said the 36th Division carried out the “cleaning” operations, clearing two underground routes in the Ali Taher ridge area and achieving “operational control” of the ridge “both above ground and underground,” after killing some fighters and driving others to flee.
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The Israeli army described additional amenities inside the underground complex—including “showering facilities and a kitchen,” alongside rooms for combat gear and generator/accommodation spaces—saying they enabled Hezbollah fighters to “manage combat and remain inside for extended periods.”
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While Israel touted Ali Taher as a win, Netanyahu called it a “strategic success,” a claim that the report says was denied by “trusted local sources.”
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Reporting on prisoner releases added specific timing and cases: Four detainees were to be released on Friday to Lebanese authorities after an earlier postponement; only Lebanese national Malek Kamal Ghazi had been released on Thursday. The report also said one of the three people abducted in Halta was released early on Friday.
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Local reporting emphasized the strategic geography: Ali Taher overlooks multiple villages and “main roads leading to the city of Nabatieh,” meaning losing control would disrupt Hezbollah’s presence and supply lines in the area.
Israel's military says it now controls the Ali Taher ridge in southern Lebanon after clearing underground Hezbollah tunnels and facilities. Yahoo News reported that the 36th Division killed some fighters and forced others to flee during weeks of operations. Defense Minister Israel Katz vowed Israel will stay in the security zone until Hezbollah is fully disarmed across Lebanon.
Local sources disputed Israel's claims about taking full control of the strategic ridge, which overlooks villages and key roads to Nabatieh. Streamline Feed reported the incident marks a rare flashpoint testing the fragile 2024 ceasefire between the two sides.Mudgee Guardian added that Hezbollah has not yet commented on Israel's account of the operations.
Israeli Forces Clear Two Underground Passages
Israel's 36th Division said it achieved "operational control" of Ali Taher both above and below ground after clearing two underground tunnels. Yahoo News reported soldiers killed some Hezbollah fighters and drove others out. The military uncovered command centers, weapons storage, living quarters, showers, and a kitchen inside the complex.
According to Israel's military, these facilities let Hezbollah fighters "manage combat and remain inside for extended periods." The tunnels and ridge gave the group a key base in southern Lebanon, close to villages and supply routes leading to Nabatieh city.
Netanyahu Calls Ridge Capture a Strategic Victory
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called the Ali Taher takeover a "strategic success" for Israel. Defense Minister Katz used it to justify keeping troops in the Lebanese security zone. Streamline Feed noted this rare post-ceasefire action tests the fragile truce that began in 2024.
However, Yahoo News reported that "trusted local sources" denied Israel's account. They questioned whether Israel truly holds full operational control of the ridge, despite the military's claims of clearing and securing the entire area.
Prisoner Releases Linked to Lebanon Conflict
Four detainees were set to be released Friday to Lebanese authorities after an earlier delay. Streamline Feed reported that Lebanese national Malek Kamal Ghazi was already released Thursday. One person abducted in Halta was released early Friday, part of ongoing exchanges tied to the Israel-Hezbollah tensions.
Ali Taher's Strategic Location Shapes Regional Dynamics
Ali Taher's position makes it critical for Lebanon's military situation. Ulladulla Times reported the ridge overlooks multiple villages and main roads to Nabatieh. Controlling it disrupts Hezbollah's supply lines and presence across southern Lebanon, making it one of the most contested areas in the conflict.
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