Video: Israel uses 400 tons of explosives to blow up giant Hezbollah tunnel

The IDF destroyed a giant strategic Hezbollah tunnel in the eastern sector of southern Lebanon on October 26.

The tunnel was destroyed in a powerful explosion with the use of as much as 400 tons of explosives. The blast triggered an earthquake warning in the north of the country.

The tunnel took about 15 years to build. It is about 1.5 kilometres long. Hezbollah members used the tunnel to store equipment, long-term survival equipment, and a large amount of ammunition there.

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Hezbollah's underground tunnels (or Hezbollah Tunnels Network or Hezbollah's Underground Facilities refer to a network of underground passages used by Hezbollah, primarily in southern Lebanon, along the Lebanon-Israel border. These tunnels are often used for military purposes, such as smuggling weapons, storing supplies, and allowing fighters to move discreetly. The tunnels have been a significant concern for Israel, which views them as a direct security threat. The tunnels are often viewed as a violation of UN resolutions and contribute to the ongoing tensions between Israel and Hezbollah. In the same UN note several UN commissioners asked to consider both: Hezbollah violations and the Israel’s daily violations of resolution 1701 (2006) as a serious concern for UN