New Intense Combat Footage Shows Hezbollah Fighting IDF in Lebanon

This dramatic combat footage, first shown on Israeli TV, reportedly shows IDF reservists battling Hezbollah militants, close to the entrance of a tunnel in southern Lebanon. After an exchange of gunfire, Israeli troops use grenades to enter the building… before a wounded soldier is evacuated. It shows the changing nature of the war since Israel’s ground invasion of the country began in early October. For months, the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah appeared limited to exchanges of missiles across the border. But now, engagements are being fought at much closer quarters. One of Israel’s stated aims is to destroy the Hezbollah tunnel network which allows militants to move unseen close to their border. Just like in Gaza, these tunnels also have the potential to allow small numbers of fighters to mount an effective guerilla resistance. In one clip, a suspected Hezbollah militant emerges from a tunnel shaft after a tense exchange with Israeli troops. Whe