Israeli Army Claims Dismantling of Hezbollah Tunnels in South Lebanon

In a significant operation along its northern frontier, the Israeli military has reported the successful dismantling of a sophisticated network of tunnels attributed to the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah. Located in the Qantara area of southern Lebanon, approximately ten kilometers from Israeli communities, the discovery of these subterranean passages marks a critical development in the ongoing security concerns along the volatile border.

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El Ejército de Israel afirmó este martes haber localizado y desmantelado una red de túneles subterráneos atribuidos a la milicia chií libanesa Hizbulá en la zona de Qantara, en el sur del Líbano, en una operación llevada a cabo durante las últimas semanas.

According to a military statement, Israeli forces unearthed two tunnels with a combined length of roughly two kilometers. These were not merely empty passages; they were found to be equipped with weapons, living quarters for fighters, and other essential supplies, suggesting they were designed for prolonged occupation and operational use. The military asserts that these tunnels are part of a more extensive underground infrastructure, allegedly developed over years with Iranian backing, intended for infiltration into northern Israel.

The Israeli military frames this discovery within the context of its broader operations in southern Lebanon, where it claims to have already degraded significant portions of Hezbollah's underground capabilities in areas like Marun el Ras and Mais al Jabal. Israeli authorities maintain that these tunnels represent a deliberate plan by Hezbollah to breach the border, targeting both military personnel and civilians within Israel.

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dos túneles con una longitud total aproximada de dos kilómetros, situados a unos diez kilómetros de comunidades del norte de Israel

Defense Minister Israel Katz, in coordination with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, has reportedly ordered the expansion of efforts to destroy "all terrorist infrastructure" along the border, extending to the "blue line" (the demarcation line established after Israel's withdrawal from Lebanon). This directive encompasses both underground and surface-level threats, drawing parallels to ongoing operations in Gaza. Prime Minister Netanyahu, in a video message, lauded the operation and issued further instructions to troops for a "special project" aimed at neutralizing drone threats, signaling a multi-faceted approach to security challenges.

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armas, depósitos de agua, estancias para pernoctar y equipamiento

This development occurs against a backdrop of persistent daily exchanges of fire between Israel and Hezbollah, despite a broader regional ceasefire. Hezbollah's entry into the conflict following a U.S.-Israel operation against Iran has intensified Israeli responses on Lebanese territory, resulting in significant casualties. The dismantling of these tunnels underscores the complex and dangerous security environment that persists, highlighting the continuous efforts by both sides to gain strategic advantages through various means, including subterranean warfare.

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formarían parte de un plan del grupo libanés para infiltrarse en el norte del país, con el objetivo de atacar a militares y civiles