# IDF Claims Control of Lebanon's Ali al-Taher Ridge After Clearing Hezbollah Infrastructure

The Israel Defense Forces report clearing Hezbollah infrastructure from the Ali al-Taher Ridge in southern Lebanon.

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The IDF reported that it cleared the Ali al-Taher Ridge of infrastructure belonging to the Shia organization Hezbollah. [^1]

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) stated on September 4 that it has taken operational control of the Ali al-Taher Ridge in southern Lebanon. [^2]

Residents are returning to villages in southern Lebanon that have been devastated by Israel's invasion. [^3]

The IDF warned that any attack by Hezbollah in the security zone will be met with a response. [^4]

The Israeli military stated that it neutralized two underground passages in the area during recent weeks. [^5]

Many residents are struggling to find affordable shelter as winter approaches. [^6]

Residents are facing a severe lack of access to water in the affected areas. [^7]

The homes of the returning residents have been destroyed by the conflict. [^8]

## What this stands on

1. The IDF reported that it cleared the Ali al-Taher Ridge of infrastructure belonging to the Shia organization Hezbollah. (TASS, News)
2. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) stated on September 4 that it has taken operational control of the Ali al-Taher Ridge in southern Lebanon. (TASS, News)
3. Residents are returning to villages in southern Lebanon that have been devastated by Israel's invasion. (Al Jazeera, News)
4. The IDF warned that any attack by Hezbollah in the security zone will be met with a response. (TASS, News)
5. The Israeli military stated that it neutralized two underground passages in the area during recent weeks. (TASS, News)
6. Many residents are struggling to find affordable shelter as winter approaches. (Al Jazeera, News)
7. Residents are facing a severe lack of access to water in the affected areas. (Al Jazeera, News)
8. The homes of the returning residents have been destroyed by the conflict. (Al Jazeera, News)

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