Israel Claims to Have Cleared Hezbollah Fighters from Tunnels Under Key Lebanon Ridge; Four Detainees Transferred to Lebanese Authorities

Israeli authorities announced on September 4, 2026, that they had cleared Hezbollah fighters from tunnels located under the Lebanon ridge, a strategic area near the border with Israel. The operation is part of a broader military campaign targeting Hezbollah's infrastructure. According to the Hindustan Times, four detainees were transferred to Lebanese authorities through the International Committee of the Red Cross, a move that underscores the complex diplomatic and military dynamics at play. The deccan-herald reported the Israeli claim, while the hindu detailed the detainee transfer, with no direct contradiction between the two accounts.