The Israeli Air Force (IAF) launched a series of overnight airstrikes targeting Hezbollah strongholds in the Dahieh district of Beirut, Lebanon.
The operation focused on key command centers and militant infrastructure, including locations concealed near hospitals, schools, and mosques...READ FULL STORY
This action is part of Israel’s broader campaign to counter threats posed by Hezbollah, an Iran-backed militant group.
The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) acknowledged the challenges of targeting an adversary that embeds its operations within civilian areas, effectively using residents as human shields. Despite these complexities, the IDF emphasized efforts to minimize civilian harm, employing extensive intelligence gathering, aerial surveillance, and advance warnings to alert local residents before the strikes.
“These operations are essential to neutralizing threats to Israeli citizens and ensuring safety for those displaced by ongoing security risks,” the IDF stated. The strikes aim to weaken Hezbollah’s military capabilities and restore stability in the region.
Dahieh, a long-standing Hezbollah stronghold, has been the site of repeated clashes between the militant group and Israeli forces.
The use of civilian areas for military purposes has drawn criticism from humanitarian groups, who continue to urge stronger measures to safeguard non-combatants in conflict zones..FETCH ALL DETAILS
