Israel Seizes Key Hezbollah Ridge in South Lebanon

The Israeli military has captured the strategic Ali al-Taher ridge in south Lebanon, a major Hezbollah stronghold used to plan attacks into Israel, destroying underground tunnel routes and dealing a severe blow to Iran's regional proxy network. Experts note Hezbollah retains 10,000-15,000 rockets and continues rebuilding with Iranian arms and funding, despite losing roughly 90% of its prior missile arsenal since the war began. This ongoing degradation of Iran's "Axis of Resistance" reflects the ongoing regional realignment involving Israel, Iran and their proxies that remains central to watching for wider escalation in the Middle East.