A military operation by Israel in Beirut's southern suburbs on Sunday afternoon has escalated tensions in the region, targeting a stronghold of the Shiite militant group Hezbollah. According to a statement from Israeli officials, the military aimed to undermine Hezbollah's growing military power by striking what they claimed were sites storing precision missiles in the Dahiya district.
#Israeli Air Strikes Target Hezbollah in Beirut, Raising Tensions in the Region
#Israeli Air Strikes Target Hezbollah in Beirut, Raising Tensions in the Region
Israeli military actions in Lebanon’s capital heighten fears of renewed conflict and challenge the fragile ceasefire.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz expressed that Israel could not permit Hezbollah to strengthen its military capabilities, stating, “The Dahiya district in Beirut will not serve as a sanctuary city for the terrorist organization Hezbollah.” Furthermore, they emphasized that the Lebanese government holds responsibility for preventing threats from Hezbollah.
Lebanon's President Joseph Aoun condemned the airstrike, accusing Israel of undermining regional stability. In a call to the international community, Aoun urged France and the U.S., who have supported the ceasefire established after fighting in November, to intervene and halt Israeli attacks, which he labeled as violations of Lebanon's sovereignty.
Hezbollah has yet to publicly respond to the attack, but the current situation has raised serious concerns about the durability of the ceasefire and the potential for increased hostilities. Observers worry that continued Israeli military operations could further destabilize the already fragile peace in the region.
Lebanon's President Joseph Aoun condemned the airstrike, accusing Israel of undermining regional stability. In a call to the international community, Aoun urged France and the U.S., who have supported the ceasefire established after fighting in November, to intervene and halt Israeli attacks, which he labeled as violations of Lebanon's sovereignty.
Hezbollah has yet to publicly respond to the attack, but the current situation has raised serious concerns about the durability of the ceasefire and the potential for increased hostilities. Observers worry that continued Israeli military operations could further destabilize the already fragile peace in the region.
