Israel's recent attacks on the offices of the Hezbollah-affiliated bank Qard al-Hassan have been some of the most intense strikes since the beginning of its offensive in Lebanon over a month ago. These attacks resulted in the destruction of entire residential blocks, with nearly a dozen airstrikes hitting the southern suburbs of Beirut.
One of the striking aspects of these attacks was their proximity to the country's only commercial airport, with planes seen landing on the tarmac as balls of fire illuminated the night sky. Israel stated that its objective was to disrupt Hezbollah's financial network as part of a broader effort to dismantle the militant group's infrastructure. Qard al-Hassan was identified as a key channel through which Hezbollah paid its fighters' salaries.
