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Israel Traps Hizbullah Fighters in Underground Complex in Lebanon
(New York Times) David M. Halbfinger - Hizbullah built one of its largest underground facilities beneath the Ali al-Taher ridge, six miles from the border with Israel and three miles north of Beaufort, a Crusader castle that Israel captured on May 31. The Israeli military says its troops have surrounded the underground Hizbullah fortress, trapping dozens of militants inside. Israel says the complex has long been used to orchestrate and launch attacks against its territory. Maj. (res.) Sarit Zehavi, president of the Alma Research and Education Center, which focuses on security challenges on Israel's northern border, said, "From this place, you can launch missiles and munitions at Israel. It's 10 km. from Metula," an Israeli border town.