Israeli Army Discovers Hezbollah Tunnel and Weapons Cache in Southern Lebanon

The Israeli army announced the discovery of a tunnel and a weapons cache in the town of al-Tiri, along with explosive devices and weapons in Maroun al-Ras, southern Lebanon. The army confirmed that its operations to eliminate what it described as Hezbollah-linked threats are ongoing.

Captain Ella Waia, the Israeli army spokesperson, stated that forces from the 91st Division are continuing their efforts to locate combat equipment within the security zone in southern Lebanon.

Waia reported that "in recent days, fighters from the 401st Brigade found an underground tunnel entrance and a weapons and combat equipment depot containing rockets and mortar shells in the al-Tiri area of southern Lebanon."

She added, "In an additional operation in the Maroun al-Ras area, fighters from the reserve brigade (Yiftah 679) discovered explosive devices, weapons, and further combat equipment."

Waia indicated that "these combat materials were intended for use by Hezbollah members against the Israel Defense Forces."

She affirmed that "the Israel Defense Forces will continue to work on eliminating every threat directed at its troops and will not allow Hezbollah to harm the citizens of the State of Israel."