IDF Secures Ali Taher Ridge; Netanyahu Warns Iran Over Nuclear Ambitions
Israeli forces secured the Ali Taher Ridge and destroyed terror infrastructure as defense bodies maintain maximum alert ahead of the holidays. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned that Iran will not acquire nuclear weapons.
IDF Secures Ali Taher Ridge Amid High Holiday Alert
Israeli forces completed the capture of the Ali Taher Ridge and destroyed terrorist infrastructure in the area, following months of military operations. Security forces remain on high alert across all fronts—including Lebanon, the Gaza Strip, and the West Bank—ahead of Rosh Hashanah and the upcoming Jewish holiday season. Top political and defense officials emphasized that the Iranian arena currently tops the national security priorities. Israel issued an unambiguous warning that any direct Iranian attack would trigger a severe, all-out war rather than a limited response.
Controlled Explosions and Regional Posture
Local authorities in the northern sector and the Upper Galilee Regional Council informed residents that controlled explosions and strikes will be conducted along the Lebanese front. Explosions are expected to echo across the central Upper Galilee, Ramim Ridge, Hula Valley, and the Golan Heights, though home front instructions remain unchanged. Defense officials stressed that Israel takes zero risks, promising immediate and uncompromising retaliation to any aggression.
"As long as I am prime minister, Iran will not have nuclear weapons," stated Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the Western Wall.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed regional developments during a visit to the Western Wall on Thursday evening. Citing statements by U.S. President Donald Trump regarding renewed Iranian nuclear ambitions, Netanyahu vowed to block any atomic advancement. Netanyahu also highlighted ongoing offensive operations against Iranian proxies, noting the recent destruction of infrastructure along the Beaufort and Ali Taher ridges.
