Israel and Defense Minister Issue Joint Statement: Israeli Army Will Continue to Stay in Southern Lebanon "Security Zone"
On the evening of the 28th local time, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and Defense Minister Katz issued a joint statement stating that the Israel Defense Forces have just destroyed the underground armed infrastructure of Hezbollah located in the area of the village of Majdal Zoun in southern Lebanon.
According to the details disclosed in the statement, the destroyed underground tunnel is over 200 meters long and more than 25 meters deep. The tunnel contained hundreds of weapons and several launch pits, which were previously intended to be used to strike Israeli territory and its citizens. The statement noted that Israel had provided prior notification to the United States before destroying this infrastructure.
The statement indicated that IDF commanders and soldiers will continue to remain in the "security zone" in southern Lebanon and will continue to destroy armed infrastructure and eliminate threats to northern Israeli communities. (Reporter: Liang Hui, CCTV)
Israeli Defense Forces destroyed Hezbollah's underground military infrastructure in Majdal Zoun, Southern Lebanon, on the evening of the 28th. The operation involved the demolition of a tunnel exceeding 200 meters in length, which housed weapons and launching pits. Israeli officials stated that they had informed the United States before the operation and that their forces would remain in the area to continue eliminating threats.
- Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and Defense Minister Katz announced the destruction of Hezbollah's underground facilities.
- The destroyed tunnel was over 200 meters long and more than 25 meters deep.
- The facilities contained hundreds of weapons and several launching pits intended to attack Israel.
- Israel notified the United States prior to the operation.
- Israeli forces will continue to operate in the 'security zone' in Southern Lebanon.