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Israeli army detonates large explosion in southern Lebanon
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The Israeli army detonated a large explosion near Rashaf in southern Lebanon, destroying an underground Hezbollah tunnel complex in Majdal Zoun containing hundreds of weapons and launch shafts aimed at Israel. Meanwhile, Lebanon's foreign minister is defending a US-brokered framework agreement with Israel, which aims to secure Israeli withdrawal and stability, despite criticism from Hezbollah supporters.
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Who's Involved
Israeli army
military force that detonated an explosion and destroyed a tunnel complex
Hezbollah
group whose tunnel complex was destroyed by the IDF
Lebanon's National News Agency
news agency reporting on events in southern Lebanon
IDF
Israeli military force that destroyed a Hezbollah tunnel complex
Lebanon's foreign minister
official defending a US-brokered framework agreement with Israel
United States
broker of the framework agreement between Lebanon and Israel
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Key facts
The Israeli army detonated a large explosion near Rashaf in southern Lebanon.
Lebanon's National News Agency reported the explosion near Rashaf.
The IDF destroyed an underground Hezbollah tunnel complex in Majdal Zoun.
The tunnel complex contained hundreds of weapons and launch shafts directed toward Israel.
Lebanon's foreign minister is defending a US-brokered framework agreement with Israel.
The agreement aims to secure Israeli withdrawal and stability.
Hezbollah supporters are criticizing the framework deal.
The Israeli army detonated a large explosion near the town of Rashaf in southern Lebanon, as reported by Lebanon's National News Agency. In a separate development, the IDF also destroyed an underground Hezbollah tunnel complex located in Majdal Zoun. This tunnel complex reportedly contained hundreds of weapons and launch shafts that were directed toward Israel. Concurrently, Lebanon's foreign minister is actively defending a framework agreement that was brokered by the United States between Lebanon and Israel. The minister stated that this agreement represents the sole pathway to achieving Israeli withdrawal from Lebanese territory and ensuring regional stability. However, the framework deal is encountering criticism, particularly from supporters of Hezbollah.
Frequently asked questions
The Israeli army detonated a large explosion near Rashaf and destroyed an underground Hezbollah tunnel complex in Majdal Zoun.
The tunnel contained hundreds of weapons, dismantled UAVs, aircraft components, warheads, explosives, and four launch shafts directed toward Israeli territory.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz confirmed the operation.
The IDF described Majdal Zoun as one of Hezbollah's "deployment villages" used as a military base for observation and attacks against Israeli communities.
What Happens Next
01Israel is expected to withdraw from certain "pilot areas" in southern Lebanon as part of a framework agreement with the Lebanese government.
02The IDF will continue operating in the security zone in southern Lebanon to remove threats.
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