Middle EastPublished: 24 June 2026 at 17:37

Israeli Military Says Thousands of Troops Surround Tunnel Network in Southern Lebanon

The Israeli military has stated that thousands of troops have surrounded a large tunnel network in southern Lebanon, and this standoff is at the center of recent intense clashes in the area.

The Israeli military has announced that thousands of its troops have encircled a large underground tunnel network in southern Lebanon. The standoff has become the focal point of intense clashes that have recently occurred in the region. The military claims that forces are concentrated around the tunnel system, but further details about the operation's progress have not been disclosed. The confrontation continues.

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