Israeli warplanes and artillery struck areas near the strategic Ali al-Taher heights in Nabatieh early Friday, Lebanese security sources and state media reported. The Israeli military called the operations routine and said they targeted Hezbollah positions after alleged attacks. Hezbollah vowed it will not relinquish control, and reports point to an underground tunnel network on Ali Taher hill. Despite a ceasefire, Israeli forces continue near-daily operations in southern Lebanon.
Israeli Airstrikes Strike Strategic Ali al-Taher Heights in Southern Lebanon
FILE PHOTO - A picture shows silica dust (R) covering the hills in the areas of Arnoun and Al Shaqif, after Israeli forces carried out a series of detonations. (is associated with: «Israeli warplanes carry out strikes in southern Lebanon») Marwan Naamani/ZUMA Press Wire/dpa
Israeli warplanes carried out a series of airstrikes in the Nabatieh area of southern Lebanon in the early hours of Friday, striking the vicinity of the strategic Ali al-Taher heights, Lebanese security officials said.
The aerial strikes were accompanied by Israeli artillery fire around Ali al-Taher, and explosions were reported elsewhere in southern Lebanon, according to Lebanese state media and local security sources. Reported locations hit include al-Dabsha and Dohat Kfar Rumman.
The Israeli military described the operations as "routine strikes," saying they targeted Hezbollah positions after alleged attacks on Israeli forces in the area.
A Hezbollah source speaking to dpa rejected any withdrawal and described Ali al-Taher as a key point of resistance. "We will not hand Ali al-Taher to anyone," the source said.
Local reports and intelligence assessments indicate an underground tunnel network may exist on Ali Taher hill, where dozens of fighters are believed to be entrenched; these details remain unverified and are reported by regional sources.
Despite an existing ceasefire, Israeli forces remain stationed in southern Lebanon and continue near-daily operations, underscoring how Ali al-Taher has become a recurring flashpoint between Israel and the Iran-backed Hezbollah militia.
Sources: Lebanese security officials, Lebanese state media, Israeli military statements, Hezbollah (dpa).
The situation remains fluid and confirmations of casualties or material damage have not been independently verified at the time of reporting.
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