Israel claimed 'operational control' of Lebanon's Ali Taher hill and a network of tunnels beneath it, in a rare flashpoint after the ceasefire. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Associated Press.
Israel's military said Hezbollah, a militant group backed by Iran, had used the tunnels to shelter its fighters and weapons, and had repeatedly attacked Israeli forces in the area with drones. It is unclear how far Israel's control extends. There has been no official statement from Hezbollah since Israel's announcement.
Photographs taken by Associated Press photographer Mohammed Zaatari show destroyed homes in the southern Lebanese village of Kfar Rumman and buildings destroyed in Israeli airstrikes in the town of Nabatiyeh. Another photo, taken on June 26, 2026, shows an Israeli tank moving past a convoy of the United Nations peacekeeping forces in Lebanon (UNIFIL).
The Ali Taher hill is seen in the background overlooking destroyed houses in the village of Kfar Rumman. The situation in the region remains volatile, and despite the ceasefire agreement, tensions between the parties persist.