Hezbollah says it attacked IDF troops attempting to advance in southern Lebanon overnight

By Emanuel Fabian

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20 June 2026, 2:19 pm

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Emanuel (Mannie) Fabian is The Times of Israel's military correspondent

The Hezbollah terror group in a statement says it has “adhered to the ceasefire” since Friday afternoon, but attacked Israeli forces attempting to advance in southern Lebanon overnight.

Hezbollah says Israeli troops again attempted to capture the Ali Taher ridge, near Nabatieh, during an overnight raid. According to the IDF, Hezbollah has a major tunnel system beneath the hill.

As Israeli troops advanced, Hezbollah fighters ambushed the forces, the terror group claims.

Hezbollah says that “alongside its commitment to the ceasefire, it will not tolerate any attempt by the enemy to seize land and expand its occupation.”