Israeli forces from the 7th Brigade and the elite Yahalom combat engineering unit have located and completely destroyed an underground route in southern Lebanon’s security zone, according to newly released IDF footage. The short aerial video captures a powerful explosion ripping through a forested hillside before switching to thermal imagery that confirms the tunnel’s collapse. Yahalom, the IDF’s specialized tunnel warfare unit, played a central role in the operation, using its expertise to detect and neutralize the hidden network that Hezbollah has long used for cross-border movement and attacks. Troops operated carefully in the contested security zone, methodically clearing the area before detonating the underground passage. The strike is part of ongoing efforts to dismantle Hezbollah’s infrastructure and prevent infiltration into northern Israel. Thick smoke and the force of the blast visible in the footage underscore the scale of the destruction achieved in a single targeted action.

Military officials say these underground routes form a critical part of Hezbollah’s ability to stage surprise operations and move fighters and weapons undetected. By combining the 7th Brigade’s ground presence with Yahalom’s technical skills, the IDF continues to chip away at the extensive tunnel systems built over years beneath southern Lebanon. The operation took place amid broader activity aimed at securing the border and reducing the threat of future cross-border attacks. Thermal images released alongside the explosion footage leave little doubt that the route was fully neutralized. Residents and observers on both sides of the border are watching closely as such targeted strikes become a regular feature of the security zone operations. The latest destruction adds to a growing list of tunnels and hideouts taken out of action in recent weeks.