Attack Tunnels

Hezbollah’s rock-cut tunnels under Beaufort Castle expose decades of UNIFIL failure - analysis

The question now is whether or not Lebanon can step up and control its own territory. Dragging their feet didn't help them; it ruined their lives.

|BySETH J. FRANTZMAN
Two IDF company commanders at Beaufort Castle, southern Lebanon, July 12, 2026.
Israeli soldiers operate near the Israel–Lebanon border during Operation “Roar of the Lion,”. March 16, 2026.

WATCH: IDF demolishes 200-meter-long terror tunnel in southern Lebanon

The tunnel contained hundreds of weapons and several shafts from which rockets would be launched towards Israel, according to Netanyahu and Katz's statement. 

|ByAMIR BOHBOT, YOAV ETIEL, JERUSALEM POST STAFF
Israeli soldiers are seen along the Israeli border with Lebanon amid the ongoing war, April 10, 2026.

IDF 7th Brig. chief: Hezbollah resistance in Lebanon stronger, but IDF strikes hard - interview

IDF penetrates deeper into Hezbollah territory in southern Lebanon, killing 130 fighters and destroying a major tunnel network, all with less air support than in 2024.

|ByYONAH JEREMY BOB
IDF soldier stands in the largest Hezbollah tunnel city in Southern Lebanon, built with aid from Iran. April 28, 2026.

WATCH: IDF dismantles largest Hezbollah tunnel network in southern Lebanon

The IDF said that the tunnel runs two kilometers in length and 10 kilometers in width, and was capable of fitting thousands of terrorists.

|ByYONAH JEREMY BOB

Gaza electrician indicted for terrorist activities

The Southern District Attorney's Office noted that the suspect provided Hamas with timers and electrical boards used to time several rockets to launch simultaneously.

JUNE 24, 2020ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
A SUSPECT IN a Jerusalem court. Can the Shin Bet’s motto – that it goes after all terrorism equally – be disproven?

IDF completes destruction of 'flagship' Hezbollah tunnel - watch

The Ramiyeh tunnel was the largest cross-border attack tunnel dug by the group.

MAY 30, 2019ByANNA AHRONHEIM
Hezbollah tunnel

Military officials sent to NY to brief U.N. on Hezbollah tunnels

Netanyahu: Israel’s deterrence, not UNIFIL, will prevent Hezbollah from digging more tunnels.

JANUARY 21, 2019ByHERB KEINON
Danny Danon with a map of Hezbollah tunnels in front of the UN Security Council, December 19th, 2018

Stop tunnels and war

What were those Hezbollah tunnels built for? Is there any doubt that they were to be used in the next war with Israel?

JANUARY 15, 2019ByJPOST EDITORIAL
An Israeli soldier lowers a camera down an Israeli-dug hole into a cross-border tunnel dug from Lebanon into Israel, as seen on the Israeli side of the border, near the town of Metula December 19, 2018

IDF begins process of destroying Hezbollah tunnels

Spokesperson says Israel has informed UNIFIL of an additional cross-border tunnel

DECEMBER 20, 2018ByANNA AHRONHEIM
IDF discovers an additional Hezbollah tunnel entering Israel from Lebanon as part of Operation Northern Shield

Watch: See new footage inside Hezbollah attack tunnel discovered by IDF

The IDF on Tuesday said Hezbollah has worked to block some of its cross-border attack tunnels

DECEMBER 18, 2018ByANNA AHRONHEIM
A whole drilled into the ground by the IDF as part of Operation Northern Shield, leading to a Hezbollah attack tunnel

IDF warns Lebanese to leave homes covering Hezbollah attack tunnels

IDF troops operate beyond fence with Lebanon to place equipment to detect Hezbollah tunnels

DECEMBER 9, 2018ByANNA AHRONHEIM
IDF discovers an additional Hezbollah tunnel entering Israel from Lebanon as part of Operation Northern Shield

This week in 60 seconds

Got a minute? Here's the week in review.

DECEMBER 6, 2018ByJPOST.COM STAFF
Jerusalem Post News

IDF sends warning to Hezbollah amid Operation Northern Shield

"You are in danger. You have been warned," Adraee wrote.

DECEMBER 4, 2018ByURI BOLLAG
Paratroopers' brigade participate in a drill simulating battle against Hezbollah (August 6, 2018).