# Area around Beaufort Ridge 'saturated with Hezbollah terror infrastructure,' IDF chief says

> **Newsylist Open Intelligence Dossier** · First detected: 2026-07-06 11:46 UTC · Category: World · Sources: 6 · Current Velocity: 4.29

## Executive Summary
IDF Chief Eyal Zamir reports the discovery of an extensive Hezbollah tunnel network and infrastructure near Beaufort Ridge in southern Lebanon.

## Intelligence Brief
The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) have seized control of a Hezbollah tunnel network beneath Beaufort Ridge. IDF Chief Eyal Zamir stated that the area is saturated with terror infrastructure. In a separate operation in a southern Lebanon village, the IDF destroyed infrastructure and located over 150 weapons.


Coverage from The Jerusalem Post, The Times of Israel, and i24NEWS emphasizes Zamir's assessment that Hezbollah has been thoroughly weakened in the region. Meanwhile, Haaretz and Middle East Eye report on Israeli drone strikes in southern Lebanon, with state media reporting four deaths. Future developments center on the stability of the current ceasefire.


According to The Times of Israel, Zamir has stated the IDF remains ready for an offensive should the ceasefire be violated.

## Verified Facts & Key Claims
### What did the IDF find near Beaufort Ridge?
The IDF Chief stated the area is saturated with terror infrastructure and that the military now controls a Hezbollah tunnel network beneath the ridge.

### What was the result of the operation in the southern Lebanon village?
The IDF destroyed Hezbollah infrastructure and located more than 150 weapons.

### What is the status of Hezbollah in southern Lebanon according to Eyal Zamir?
Zamir described Hezbollah as being thoroughly weakened in southern Lebanon.

## Key People, Organizations & Locations
Israeli, IDF, Lebanon, Hezbollah, Beaufort Ridge, Beaufort Castle, Lebanon IDF, Eyal Zamir, Zamir, IDF Chief Israel Controls Hezbollah Tunnel Network Beneath Beaufort Ridge

## Multi-Source Evidence Table
| Source Outlet | Headline | Published (UTC) | Verification URL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middle East Eye | Israeli drone strikes town in southern Lebanon | 2026-07-05 16:23 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiogFBVV95cUxPYUkzUFdCZHZzbHRlaEFPeTJpRlh4VXYtRnVmVndxZWxDYUEzdTVYVmNYT1RuMmM0bEZoR3I0OFN4dG12Wk1oeW9EbmhoYkRqYzJtN0lCbnRYVGM5YVV3SWwza2tkVG52Vld5Sk5xYkZNWVBuSjJORndrUHVkUUk5TUlSdHIyMkNvTFQtTms5dGZMWlNRSk5GMHdIUHdvN0xXeFE?oc=5) |
| i24NEWS | IDF Chief: Israel Controls Hezbollah Tunnel Network Beneath Beaufort Ridge | 2026-07-05 16:23 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiwgFBVV95cUxQdkVDbzhHb2pBQ0JCSDFmNjdEMVZVTGNSNnRhd040VzlaZklWU0VSNi1IWS1pYzFXUzk3bEZIOVpJMy1yanl4ZXFDN21ZZDFsb0JheEdqYXJmWjc2WWlQSDZfYU5EZ0dzaEJfeE1uNmxFaVNxQ1RlRnpoMXJFdWh4MEsza3d0WnVrd1Vid1VVTEV5ZWx0aXZpOEVDRWluLTM0SzRrdFJ4b1ZZYldKT1hXWl9PRV90MFFUV1hLQ1ZjTmhUZw?oc=5) |
| The Jerusalem Post | IDF destroys Hezbollah infrastructure, locates over 150 weapons in southern Lebanon village | 2026-07-05 16:23 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMibkFVX3lxTFBhZ0ZZajY1cnNWR2xLR0FGVzJTMVlLcUpWY3ZXTXpLQUhzZ1JIU2xYQ0otQUV4U2FyeEdrYUprRFFaalYzNXRkWl9sMVN5aERtMkxFY1plRGFIblplb2ZBdEtMa3NZV2JOS3JhNmV3?oc=5) |
| The Jerusalem Post | Hezbollah thoroughly weakened in southern Lebanon, IDF chief Eyal Zamir says | 2026-07-05 16:23 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMibkFVX3lxTFA0RTBJZlN6VDMydnFiX3BtdDZ1SEtzTERzdmJQYTd1Nkd0SzQ5OGhuekwtdkVuaHoxMEpfcVdXRFBBYjZPd19mVHNJZzVmdkxyZ3J5XzJyZWtTeHE1VHRzZzNkNVUxZThpazJCTEl3?oc=5) |
| The Times of Israel | Zamir tours Beaufort Castle and nearby Hezbollah tunnel, says IDF ready for offensive if ceasefire violated | 2026-07-05 16:23 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi5wFBVV95cUxPY0hVdUtQWHF4X0h4VlBrUFJRUl9uWWJOZm5KOUM1N21iRlphRWZPQjRqZTNMNDNuSXloWm5iRjU5SG9LWFU1V2d3eFBPQ0VnWHdiSlBkRUdGVFpHRkc0WVhvVGoyUmx6djRBUUtBY25FMDh0b1ZETVlsZEdUcTlRcjEzeW5JWkNyTHF3c0ZIT0cwTUJROUJqR2ZwdVdzT1lGaXV4R2dWcWdnWmN2Zkd1VzFsT1pMdUdGaVE3dXg2X2tPVFZNdEZibHNQVEJBSTNPTENHVm53aExJRnNETjB0OHNCd2ZMLXM?oc=5) |
| Haaretz | Live updates • Israeli strike in southern Lebanon kills four, state media says | 2026-07-05 16:23 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMinAJBVV95cUxNSWR6MXBUUGVlZDVlVXZFY3R4T0UtSi1pUTZSMUtZZEU1eGtmc2cydXA3V1R0QUlSMUJoN1R4UG03QmViUUM2b3VNVW8xNHJwb21uV3R3b1VkWFB1VngwMzN6T2tJaTFoVzlJRzVPTEs5UFNtc285Qk9iLUlWX0IwUTVSa1g4UVZ5dU9reGltTDV1dXJpWUtzMFhtUjJ2cHNVSEYxV1czT0NtcTRPNUlKcDBnaEU0WHBZSWM1Wi1FNjVZNFpnTF9EOG53NzYzSDVjejZmUzVHem1PRDE4ZHgyWkVQMVVJcTNmUTRsM1JpeW9Gc2VReDRyU3R3em1IYUdyOWc1UWdaeHJkYmJpSXM2MkJkcXRLQXB6eFQwRA?oc=5) |
| Yahoo | Area around Beaufort Ridge 'saturated with Hezbollah terror infrastructure,' IDF chief says | 2026-07-05 16:23 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMimAFBVV95cUxNckk2WDhtbUt5MGhVREVnT2NDMjZ0X01zcVNQa0tKbnN3M3Fra0FiNG5oY3RMaEJkWVhQSi1LdUNlTlhoRVN2eFNJTUluR2pwaGw2bk5jZVJ6WEY4U1EwQUttRXZXbDRURmlDemg5MXFKSjV0X3Axak11QkVzZG9FYVY4QkNGbTJyXzkyWUJmYU9xSVdHdmhwdA?oc=5) |

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