IDF Dismantles Hezbollah Underground Complex in Southern Lebanon
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) on Monday dismantled an underground Hezbollah terror complex in southern Lebanon, located in the area of Majdal Zoun within the Security Zone. The complex, built with technology and expertise provided by Iran, featured a tunnel route over 200 meters long and more than 25 meters deep. Inside, soldiers discovered hundreds of weapons and four launch shafts directed toward Israel.
In a statement on X, the IDF confirmed: "DISMANTLED: An underground Hezbollah terror complex in the area of Majdal Zoun, within the Security Zone in southern Lebanon. The underground complex was constructed using technology and expertise provided by the Iranian terror regime. The tunnel route was 200+ meters long and 25+ meters deep. Inside, the soldiers located hundreds of weapons and 4 launch shafts directed toward Israel."
Elimination of Terrorist Linked to Captain Hazutt's Death
The IDF also announced the elimination of a terrorist involved in the encounter that led to the death of Captain David Hazutt overnight. The incident occurred in a suspicious structure in the area of Deir Siryan in southern Lebanon. Following extensive searches, the terrorist was located in a nearby structure and was eliminated by IDF troops.
In a separate post on X, the IDF stated: "ELIMINATED: The terrorist from the encounter in which Captain David Hazutt fell overnight, in a suspicious structure in the area of Deir Siryan in southern Lebanon. Following extensive searches conducted in the area, the terrorist was located in one of the structures near the point of the encounter and was eliminated by IDF troops."
Operation Closing Verse: Netanyahu and Katz Confirm Destruction
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz issued a joint statement confirming the operation. They said: "As part of Operation Closing Verse, the IDF has just destroyed the underground terrorist infrastructure of the Hezbollah terrorist organization in the area of the village of Majdal Zoun in southern Lebanon. The tunnel, which was over 200 meters long and more than 25 meters deep, contained hundreds of weapons and several launch silos intended to target the territory of the State of Israel and its citizens."
The Prime Minister's office added that Israel had updated the United States and the American representative in Lebanon in advance regarding the destruction of the infrastructure. "IDF commanders and fighters will remain in the security zone in southern Lebanon and will continue to destroy terrorist infrastructure, remove threats to northern communities, and safeguard the security of Israel's citizens," the statement concluded.
