Diplomacy Halts IDF Lebanon Tunnel Demolition at Last Minute

Israel reportedly halted a planned IDF strike to destroy a major southern Lebanon tunnel network due to ongoing diplomacy with Beirut and the emergence of a multinational oversight body involving Qatar, the US, Iran, and Pakistan. The decision came after forces had begun preparations and while Netanyahu publicly asserted full military freedom of action, highlighting a new reality of limited operational authorization as talks progressed and Lebanese forces were pressed to deploy and demonstrate capability to dismantle Hezbollah infrastructure before any withdrawal.