Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz announced on Monday that Israel conducted airstrikes on over 15 buildings in Lebanon's capital, Beirut. The strikes were aimed at targeting Hezbollah's financial institutions, with the intention of weakening the group until it collapses.
The Foreign Minister described the aftermath of the airstrikes, stating that Beirut was engulfed in flames as massive fires were visible above the city. Prior to the strikes, evacuation warnings were issued to residents in the targeted areas.
Israel has made it clear that they will continue to target Hezbollah, which they consider to be an Iranian proxy, until the group is no longer operational. The ongoing conflict between Israel and Hezbollah has escalated tensions in the region, with both sides engaging in military actions against each other.
Hezbollah, a Shia Islamist political party and militant group based in Lebanon, has been a longstanding adversary of Israel. The group is known for its military capabilities and has been involved in numerous conflicts with Israel over the years.
The recent airstrikes in Beirut mark a significant escalation in the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah. The targeting of Hezbollah's financial institutions indicates Israel's strategic approach to weaken the group's infrastructure and sources of funding.
The international community has expressed concerns over the escalating violence in the region and has called for restraint from both Israel and Hezbollah. The situation in the Middle East remains volatile, with the potential for further military confrontations between the two sides.
