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[^2]\n\nThe Israeli army stated that it has established operational control over the Ali al-Taher area both above and below ground. [^3]\n\nThe Israeli military claimed to have taken control of the Ali al-Taher hill, a strategic high ground near Nabatiyeh, and neutralized the underground structure which spans two central roads. [^4]\n\nIsrael Katz said the operation to capture Ali al-Taher was launched after receiving 'information about the existence of command and control tunnels' of Hezbollah, which he said had command centers to launch attacks against Israeli forces in Lebanon and against Israeli territory, and served as the final command post for the defense of the Nabatiye region. [^5]\n\nIsrael's Defense Minister Israel Katz said on 2026-09-04 that the capture of the Ali al-Taher mountain area in southern Lebanon marked 'the culmination of the process of consolidating our control over the security zone in southern Lebanon.' [^6]\n\nThe ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, agreed in June 2026 under US mediation, has weakened and clashes have continued in southern Lebanon. [^7]\n\nThe Israeli army announced on 2026-09-04 that it was starting a new round of attacks in response to a Hezbollah drone attack on its soldiers. 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