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]

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The IDF reported that it cleared the Ali al-Taher Ridge of infrastructure belonging to the Shia organization Hezbollah. · TASS

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

Residents are returning to villages in southern Lebanon that have been devastated by Israel's invasion. · Al Jazeera

The IDF warned that any attack by Hezbollah in the security zone will be met with a response. · TASS

The Israeli military stated that it neutralized two underground passages in the area during recent weeks. · TASS

Many residents are struggling to find affordable shelter as winter approaches. · Al Jazeera

Residents are facing a severe lack of access to water in the affected areas. · Al Jazeera

The homes of the returning residents have been destroyed by the conflict. · Al Jazeera

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