In southern Lebanon, the Israeli military destroyed a major underground Hezbollah base, causing a powerful explosion that registered as a magnitude 4.1 earthquake. The blast, which lit up the night sky, raised concerns among local residents about increased Israeli military presence and operations in the area. The IDF stated that the base served as a command center and contained various weapons. This incident follows a series of escalations in the region, including renewed fighting between Israel and Hezbollah.
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