Israeli military claims it has attack Hezbollah naval base in Beirut
The Israeli military announced that it has conducted air invasions on multiple Hezbollah facilities, including a significant naval base located in Beirut on Tuesday.
According to Israeli claims, the targeted base was integral to Hezbollah's naval operations, housing military speedboats, a training center, and experimental areas.
This military action follows a series of escalating tensions in the region.
Reports indicate that Israeli invasion in northern Lebanon resulted in the deaths of nearly 20 individuals, while at least five were killed in Gaza.
These attacks come in response to a recent Hezbollah drone attack on an Israeli military base, which resulted in the deaths of four Israeli soldiers and injuries to over 60 others, marking one of the most intense assaults on Israel since the beginning of the current conflict in October 2023.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has reiterated Israel's commitment to continue striking Hezbollah targets across Lebanon, including in the capital.
The ongoing conflict has prompted international concern, particularly from the foreign ministers of the UK, France, Germany, and Italy, regarding the safety of UN peacekeeping forces stationed in southern Lebanon.
Recently, UN peacekeepers have sustained injuries as their positions came under Israeli fire during ground incursions.
In addition to military strikes, Israel has sought to bolster its defenses by requesting advanced missile defense systems from the United States.
Reports indicate that the Pentagon is deploying an advanced anti-missile system to Israel, along with US troops to assist in its operation.
Amidst this violence, the humanitarian situation remains dire. Gaza's Health Ministry has reported that over 115 Palestinians were killed and 487 injured in the last 48 hours alone.
The total number of Palestinians killed in Israeli strikes since October 7, 2023, has surpassed 42,000, with many others injured or displaced.
In Lebanon, attacks have not only targeted military facilities but also financial institutions linked to Hezbollah.
Recent strikes on the al-Qard Al-Hassan branches in Nabatieh and Tyre highlight Israel's strategy to disrupt Hezbollah's financial networks.
The Israeli military has claimed responsibility for targeting dozens of Hezbollah facilities throughout Beirut and southern Lebanon, aiming to undermine the group’s operational capabilities.
Previously, Israel conducted airstrikes on Al-Qard Al-Hassan branches in Nabatiyeh and Tyre, accusing the Lebanese association of financing Hezbollah's weapons.
This marks a shift in Israel's campaign, which has previously focused on military targets.
The Israeli military reported a series of strikes on "dozens of facilities and sites" used by Hezbollah in Beirut and southern Lebanon.
This follows the attack on Hezbollah's intelligence headquarters in Beirut on Sunday, along with an underground weapons workshop. Israel stated that its fighter jets killed three Hezbollah commanders during these operations.
In its ongoing efforts, Israel claims to have destroyed tunnel shafts and other infrastructure in southern Lebanon, aiming to undermine Hezbollah’s operational funding.
Israel alleges that Al-Qard Al-Hassan plays a key role in supporting "Hezbollah's terror activities," including weapons purchases and payments to militants.
As the conflict intensifies, residents in both Gaza and Lebanon describe scenes of devastation and terror.
In Beirut, a recent Israeli attack near Rafik Hariri University Hospital resulted in at least 13 deaths, including a child, and numerous injuries. The humanitarian crisis continues to grow, with many civilians caught in the crossfire.
In conclusion, the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah shows no signs of abating, with military operations expanding and civilian casualties rising.
The international community remains watchful as tensions in the region escalate, calling for renewed dialogue and efforts to mitigate the humanitarian fallout from this ongoing crisis.