The Israeli army announced early Friday that it had conducted airstrikes on Lebanese territory, targeting two military sites containing Hezbollah weapons.
Despite ceasefire and diplomatic efforts to de-escalate tensions, Hezbollah continues to rebuild its stockpile of weapons and restructure its military infrastructure © Mena Today
The Israeli army announced early Friday that it had conducted airstrikes on Lebanese territory, targeting two military sites containing Hezbollah weapons.
The strikes come amid heightened tensions in the region and continued hostilities between Israel and the Iran-backed militant group.
Despite ceasefire and diplomatic efforts to de-escalate tensions, Hezbollah continues to rebuild its stockpile of weapons and restructure its military infrastructure, according to regional security sources.
The group, which receives financial and military support from Iran, has been actively working to restore its operational capacity.
Hezbollah has faced increasing difficulties in transporting weapons from Syria since the downfall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime. T
he collapse of Assad’s control over large parts of Syria disrupted long-standing smuggling routes that allowed Hezbollah to receive advanced weaponry from Iran. Israel has repeatedly targeted these supply lines in Syria and Lebanon, aiming to prevent the militant group from acquiring sophisticated arms.
The Israeli military has justified its latest strikes as part of its ongoing efforts to prevent Hezbollah from reinforcing its military capabilities. Over the years, Israel has conducted numerous air raids on Hezbollah-linked sites in Lebanon and Syria, citing security concerns and the group's growing arsenal as major threats.
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