Israel Storms the Ali al-Taher Ridge Above Nabatieh — Hezbollah Claims It Repelled the Night Assault

Описание: Israeli forces struck southern Lebanon overnight as fighting surged around the strategic Ali al-Taher heights overlooking the city of Nabatieh, according to reports from the region. Witnesses cited by regional outlets say Israeli troops were attempting to seize the ridgeline — long believed to hold important Hezbollah positions — under cover of airstrikes and artillery. Hezbollah, for its part, said its fighters repelled the multi-day offensive and forced Israeli units to withdraw "under the cover of smoke screens and artillery fire during the night." Footage circulating online purports to show the aftermath of the strikes and rescue efforts; GCW has not independently verified the clips.
The clashes are the latest flashpoint in Israel's months-long ground offensive in southern Lebanon, which has pushed forces north toward Nabatieh — one of the south's largest cities. The Ali al-Taher ridge is a commanding height above the city, and officials and analysts say control of it would tighten Israeli pressure on Hezbollah's remaining strongholds. Israel says its operations target Hezbollah fighters and infrastructure; Lebanese officials and the group say the strikes have repeatedly hit populated areas and killed civilians. Casualty figures from the overnight clash remain contested, and independent confirmation on the ground has been limited.
The escalation comes despite a US-brokered interim agreement aimed at ending the wider conflict, which reports indicate was meant to halt Israel–Hezbollah fighting. The continued strikes have drawn international concern: UN officials have condemned recent attacks, while Iran has warned of a "severe response" if Israeli operations in the south do not stop. Israel maintains it will keep acting against what it calls ceasefire violations. The diplomatic track and the battlefield remain on a collision course.
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