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Israeli airstrikes targeted Beirut’s southern suburbs on Monday, marking the first assault on the Hezbollah stronghold in several days.
The Israeli military stated the operation was aimed at destroying “Hezbollah infrastructure” and followed an earlier precision strike in the upscale Christian district of Hazmieh.
That attack reportedly targeted a member of the Iranian Revolutionary Guards’ Quds Force.
Lebanon’s state-run media reported at least five strikes in the capital’s outskirts, while low-flying warplanes were heard across the city throughout the afternoon.
In southern Lebanon, the Israeli military announced the capture of two members of Hezbollah’s elite Radwan Force.
According to a military statement, the commandos were apprehended while allegedly preparing an anti-tank missile attack and have been transferred to Israel for interrogation.
This development coincides with a pledge from Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz to destroy all bridges over the Litani River used for “terrorist activity,” further isolating southern regions from the rest of the country.
Hezbollah responded by claiming over 50 strikes against Israeli positions, with significant intensity reported near the border town of Naqura.
The UN peacekeeping force (UNIFIL) confirmed that its headquarters in the area was struck by a projectile, likely launched by a non-state actor.
As the conflict continues to escalate, Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam expressed concern over the level of Iranian involvement in managing military operations within Lebanon, while Israeli officials warned that the campaign against Hezbollah “has only just begun.”
