Israel clears Hezbollah tunnels in southern Lebanon, detains farmers

In early September 2026, the Israeli military said it had cleared a Hezbollah tunnel network on the Ali al-Taher ridge in southern Lebanon after a months-long operation, and took control of a Hezbollah stronghold there. Around the same time, Israeli forces detained three Lebanese farmers in the area, according to a local village leader, and launched fresh attacks in southern Lebanon despite a framework agreement between the two sides. The operations come amid ongoing tensions along the border, with reports of Iranian threats adding to the volatile situation.