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Israeli forces blew up houses in the village of Houla and moved troops through nearby Mais al-Jabal in southern Lebanon, video footage showed. Separately, the IDF said it had entered and cleared Hezbollah's tunnel network beneath Ali Taher Ridge, describing it as the group's 'nerve center,' with operatives killed or fleeing ahead of planned demolition — countering reports that Israel was holding off its offensive under Iranian pressure. A BBC team traveling with UN peacekeepers in southern Lebanon reported that Israeli troops are fortifying positions and continuing demolitions despite the ceasefire arrangement. These actions point to a continued, expanding Israeli military presence and infrastructure destruction inside Lebanese territory well after the formal cessation of hostilities, raising concerns about long-term occupation and further escalation with Hezbollah.