These airstrikes reportedly focused on key Hezbollah sites in southern Beirut, with targets including alleged weapon depots and offices believed to be used by the militant group

News Desk
BEIRUT: Israeli warplanes have intensified their bombardment of Beirut, Lebanon’s capital, with multiple airstrikes reported within a matter of hours. The strikes primarily targeted the southern town of Dahieh and areas near Rafic Hariri International Airport, two locations that have been central points of contention in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hezbollah. Despite the scale of the attack, airport operations appeared to continue as usual, with footage circulating on social media showing planes taxiing along the runway, undeterred by the bombings.
This has sparked a degree of disbelief given the intensity of the strikes elsewhere in the city. The Israeli military, in a statement, claimed responsibility for hitting over 30 targets linked to Hezbollah within the Lebanese capital. These airstrikes reportedly focused on key Hezbollah sites in southern Beirut, with targets including alleged weapon depots and offices believed to be used by the militant group. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) have indicated that these strikes are part of a broader strategy to dismantle Hezbollah’s infrastructure in Lebanon, a group they deem a serious threat to Israel’s security.
This latest round of violence underscores the ongoing tensions in the region, which have escalated dramatically in recent weeks. The repeated airstrikes in Beirut, combined with continued Israeli military operations, reflect the precariousness of the situation and the volatile nature of the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah. The Lebanese capital, already reeling from political instability and an ongoing economic crisis, now finds itself once again caught in the crossfire of this enduring regional conflict.
The bombardment, which has so far not caused disruption to airport operations, highlights the complex and multifaceted nature of modern warfare, where strategic military objectives are pursued even amidst civilian infrastructure.