Chicago December 29, 2024
Israeli forces recently uncovered and dismantled a 300-foot underground tunnel in southern Lebanon, which was used by Hezbollah’s Radwan Forces. This operation is part of a broader Israeli military initiative to stop arms transfers to Hezbollah, following more than a year of hostilities before last month’s ceasefire agreement.
During their search, Israeli soldiers, aided by the Yahalom Unit specialized in handling explosives, found various weapons including rifles, machine guns, anti-tank missiles, and surveillance equipment inside the tunnel. The military confirmed that all discovered weapons were seized and destroyed. Nearby, they also discovered anti-tank missile caches and machine gun positions set up to target Israeli posts.
The tunnel was linked to a Hezbollah command center, which housed rockets and a significant amount of explosives. These armaments were used against Israel during the conflict.
As part of a recent 60-day ceasefire mediated by the U.S., both sides agreed to specific terms to reduce tensions. This agreement, following the guidelines of a 2006 U.N. Security Council resolution that concluded their previous significant conflict, requires a phased withdrawal of Israeli troops from southern Lebanon. In turn, Hezbollah fighters are to relocate north of the Litani River, roughly 20 miles from the Israeli border.
